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Caulfield vs Caulfield South

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Caulfield scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

CaulfieldCaulfield South
Active4546
Safety6183
Wealth6282
Value3046
Parks04
Cafés7844
Transit8179
Green space215
Active & healthy4236
Schools nearby (OSM)2864
Median rent$475/wk $496/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,930,000$2,042,500
House sales this quarter930
Population5,74812,328
Full profile Caulfield in full Caulfield South 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 South?

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

Which is cheaper, Caulfield or Caulfield South?

Caulfield has the lower median house price of the two ($1,930,000 vs $2,042,500).

Should I live in Caulfield or Caulfield South?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →