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Caulfield vs Caulfield North

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Caulfield scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

CaulfieldCaulfield North
Active4574
Safety6169
Wealth6269
Value3074
Parks02
Cafés7860
Transit8172
Green space217
Active & healthy4255
Schools nearby (OSM)2886
Median rent$475/wk $422/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,930,000$2,180,000
House sales this quarter924
Population5,74816,903
Full profile Caulfield 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 Caulfield 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, Caulfield or Caulfield North?

Caulfield has the lower median house price of the two ($1,930,000 vs $2,180,000).

Should I live in Caulfield or Caulfield North?

Caulfield scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Caulfield or Caulfield North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →