Caulfield South VIC

Postcode 3162 · Glen Eira LGA

Caulfield South is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Glen Eira local government area (postcode 3162). With a population of 12,328, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $123K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Polish.

The median house price in Caulfield South is $1.8 million, having dropped significantly 8.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $909,000 (-21% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $560. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,889.

Caulfield South is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1131, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 tram stop, 56 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Glen Eira LGA is moderate at 4,737 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Caulfield South offers a gross rental yield of 1.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.8M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 14.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -8.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.8M/$875K Above Median
Affordability14.6x Stretched
Price Momentum-8.6% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$68,409
Mean Income$100,546
Earners13,056
YoY Change+3.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.8M
-8.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$909K
-21% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$496
POPULATION
12,328
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,365
Personal Income /wk$1074
Mortgage /mth$2,889
CRIME (Glen Eira LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,737
Total Incidents7,715
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops56
Tram Stops1
Glenhuntly Tram Depot/Glenhuntly Rd #53
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA1131
Total Students1,123
Government2
Independent2
Caulfield South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1164
Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133
Melbourne Montessori CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1137
Japanese School of MelbourneSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1091
HOSPITALS (1)
Calvary Health Care Bethlehempublic
Data: 2024