Caulfield East
VIC 3145 • Greater Melbourne
About Caulfield East
Caulfield East is a compact residential suburb in Melbourne's inner southeast, located approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Glen Eira. With a population of around 1,300, it has a median age of 32 and a notably high proportion of young professionals and students. The suburb is culturally diverse with significant Chinese, Indian, and English-born communities, and features a near-even split between owner-occupiers and renters.
Caulfield East offers a convenient urban lifestyle with proximity to Caulfield Racecourse and Monash University's Caulfield campus. The suburb borders the leafy Caulfield Park and is close to the vibrant Caulfield dining and shopping precinct along Derby Road. A mix of period homes, townhouses, and modern apartments attract young couples, students, and downsizers. The area is well-served by schools including Glen Eira College and Melbourne Montessori.
Caulfield East falls under postcode 3145 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 900 — Caulfield to Stud Park via Monash Uni 5 mins to Caulfield Station
- 623, 624 — Oakleigh to Caulfield 10-15 mins
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Caulfield Station is a major interchange for south-eastern lines
Close to Caulfield Station, Monash Uni campus, local shops and Caulfield Park
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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17 Tooronga Road
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91 Manning Road
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 78
- 2. India 53
- 3. England 33
- 4. Nepal 25
- 5. New Zealand 25
- 6. Malaysia 23
- 7. Sri Lanka 19
- 8. Indonesia 16
- 9. Philippines 14
- 10. Greece 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)