Caulfield North

VIC 3161 • Greater Melbourne

16,903
Population (2021)
$59,488
Median Income
4.20 km²
Area
46m
Elevation
Jewish CommunityEducation FocusInner SoutheastEstablished

About Caulfield North

Caulfield North is a prestigious inner-southeastern suburb of 16,900 in Glen Eira, just 8 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Glen Waverley line serves Caulfield station, while the suburb features a significant Jewish community and excellent educational facilities including Monash University's Caulfield campus and leading schools.

The Glenhuntly Road precinct offers quality local shopping, while nearby Caulfield Racecourse hosts major events. The community has a strong Jewish character, with synagogues, schools, and cultural institutions prominent. Caulfield North attracts affluent families, professionals, and those who value education-focused community with excellent transport in one of Melbourne's most established inner-southeastern suburbs.

Caulfield North falls under postcode 3161 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3161
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.87°, 145.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.20 km²
Elevation
46m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$422
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,269
Census 2021
16,903
10.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$48,568
Income 2021
$59,488
22.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,044
Born Overseas 6,152

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 809
  • 2. South Africa 638
  • 3. India 472
  • 4. England 459
  • 5. New Zealand 232
  • 6. Poland 224
  • 7. United States 220
  • 8. France 144
  • 9. Malaysia 137
  • 10. Germany 131
  • 11. Greece 98
  • 12. Philippines 98
  • 13. Vietnam 88
  • 14. Italy 82
  • 15. Ireland 78

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,958
English 3,209
Polish 1,593
Chinese 1,323
Irish 1,104
Scottish 837
German 651
Russian 568
South African 546
Italian 496

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,881
Both parents born in Australia
8,401
Both parents born overseas
2,834
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Judaism
40.8%
No Religion
29.7%
Christianity
17.6%
Hinduism
2.5%
Buddhism
1.5%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
872 (5.2%)
5-14 years
1,786 (10.6%)
15-19 years
830 (4.9%)
20-24 years
1,329 (7.9%)
25-34 years
3,062 (18.1%)
35-44 years
2,235 (13.2%)
45-54 years
1,882 (11.1%)
55-64 years
1,650 (9.8%)
65-74 years
1,799 (10.6%)
75-84 years
878 (5.2%)
85+ years
580 (3.4%)

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