Caulfield South
VIC 3162 • Greater Melbourne
About Caulfield South
Caulfield South is an established bayside-adjacent suburb 11 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD in the Glen Eira municipality. The Glen Huntly Road shopping strip provides local amenities, while Elsternwick and Caulfield stations offer nearby rail access. The suburb features predominantly period homes alongside art deco apartments.
The character is distinctly middle-class Melbourne—tree-lined streets, quality schools, and access to beaches along Glen Eira Road. The Jewish community has a strong presence, particularly around the synagogues and schools in the area. Caulfield South attracts families and professionals seeking established homes, quality schools, and easy beach access without bayside prices.
Caulfield South falls under postcode 3162 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Bundeera Road
-
76 Booran Road
-
6 Roselea Street
-
1 Feodore Street (The F K I Campus)
-
6 Ellington Street
-
724 Glenhuntly Road
Housing 2021 Census
33 state housing + 19 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. South Africa 707
- 2. England 364
- 3. China 297
- 4. New Zealand 206
- 5. India 194
- 6. Poland 170
- 7. Greece 117
- 8. Germany 103
- 9. United States 100
- 10. France 94
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)