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Caulfield South vs Ormond

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Caulfield South scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Caulfield SouthOrmond
Active4666
Safety8384
Wealth8252
Value4673
Parks46
Cafés4425
Transit7960
Green space1517
Active & healthy3635
Schools nearby (OSM)6494
Median rent$496/wk $395/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,042,500$2,015,000
House sales this quarter3016
Population12,3288,328
Full profile Caulfield South in full Ormond 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 Caulfield South safer than Ormond?

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

Which is cheaper, Caulfield South or Ormond?

Ormond has the lower median house price of the two ($2,015,000 vs $2,042,500).

Should I live in Caulfield South or Ormond?

Caulfield South scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Caulfield South or Ormond.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →