Caulfield

VIC 3162 • Greater Melbourne

5,748
Population (2021)
$50,856
Median Income
1.47 km²
Area
36m
Elevation

About Caulfield

Caulfield is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Glen Eira (City) area. With a population of 5,748 and a median income of $50,856, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.47 km² at an elevation of 36m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Caulfield combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Caulfield falls under postcode 3162 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3162
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.88°, 145.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.47 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Caulfield Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Dandenong Road & Derby Road Caulfield 3162 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$475
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,595
Census 2021
5,748
2.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,248
Income 2021
$50,856
26.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,210
Born Overseas 2,337

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. South Africa 325
  • 2. China 145
  • 3. India 133
  • 4. England 124
  • 5. Poland 108
  • 6. New Zealand 93
  • 7. Greece 68
  • 8. France 57
  • 9. United States 55
  • 10. Ireland 50
  • 11. Germany 47
  • 12. Philippines 45
  • 13. Italy 35
  • 14. Japan 33
  • 15. Malaysia 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,242
English 1,057
Polish 481
Irish 323
Russian 310
Chinese 305
South African 281
Greek 261
Scottish 246
German 197

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,428
Both parents born in Australia
3,083
Both parents born overseas
858
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Judaism
41.4%
No Religion
26.3%
Christianity
20.8%
Hinduism
2.3%
Buddhism
1.6%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
262 (4.6%)
5-14 years
621 (10.8%)
15-19 years
280 (4.9%)
20-24 years
387 (6.7%)
25-34 years
795 (13.8%)
35-44 years
706 (12.3%)
45-54 years
720 (12.5%)
55-64 years
578 (10.1%)
65-74 years
717 (12.5%)
75-84 years
401 (7.0%)
85+ years
287 (5.0%)

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