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Armadale vs Caulfield North

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Armadale scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

ArmadaleCaulfield North
Active6674
Safety4269
Wealth6669
Value7274
Parks242
Cafés6860
Transit9872
Green space1417
Active & healthy4555
Schools nearby (OSM)6886
Median rent$421/wk $422/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,535,500$2,180,000
House sales this quarter1624
Population9,36816,903
Full profile Armadale in full Caulfield North in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Armadale safer than Caulfield North?

Caulfield North scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Armadale or Caulfield North?

Caulfield North has the lower median house price of the two ($2,180,000 vs $2,535,500).

Should I live in Armadale or Caulfield North?

Armadale scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Armadale or Caulfield North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →