Caulfield
VIC 3162 • Greater Melbourne
About Caulfield
Caulfield is an established inner-south-east Melbourne suburb about 10-12 km from the CBD in the City of Glen Eira. The 2021 Census population is 5,748, with a diverse mix of professionals, students, families and long-term residents. Its relatively compact footprint includes major institutional and transport assets and a largely low-rise residential environment. The suburb has a well-connected metropolitan character with strong access to nearby activity centres.
Lifestyle in Caulfield benefits from proximity to shopping strips, healthcare facilities, schools and public open space across neighbouring suburbs. Residents can access multiple nearby rail stations, trams and buses for efficient travel to the city and bayside/eastern precincts. The area also links quickly to major arterials for drivers while remaining pedestrian-friendly in many streets. Caulfield is popular with households wanting established amenity and reliable public transport in Melbourne's inner south-east.
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Melbourne bus network (local routes) — Chadstone / Elsternwick / Carnegie corridors 15-40 min
- Tram routes on nearby corridors — CBD and St Kilda Road precincts 35-55 min
- Cross-suburban services — Brighton / Monash precincts 25-50 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Multiple nearby stations and tram routes provide strong all-day access to central Melbourne.
Many local errands are feasible on foot, with strong access to transit, schools, parks and neighbourhood services.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCaulfield Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Dandenong Road & Derby Road Caulfield 3162 VIC
Schools
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Bundeera Road
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76 Booran Road
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6 Roselea Street
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1 Feodore Street (The F K I Campus)
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6 Ellington Street
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724 Glenhuntly Road
Housing 2021 Census
4 state housing + 6 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 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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)