Suburb profile · Greater Melbourne
Caulfield North has an estimated 19,970 residents, up 18.1% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in Caulfield North.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Conveniently situated 8.2 kilometres southeast from Melbourne CBD, the suburb of Caulfield North is an established and prestigious residential enclave distinguished by charming tree-lined streets, expansive parklands, and a vibrant dining and cafe culture. As of the latest population estimate date of Aug 2026, the suburb's population is estimated at around 19,970 residents, reflecting an increase of 3,067 people (18.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,903 people. This population growth is derived from aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts alongside quarterly national address file updates, demonstrating strong expansion patterns and population density well above average alongside an above-average renting population and high apartment composition.
The community is home to a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24yo, featuring a high representation of teenagers and young adults frequently residing in group households.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Conveniently situated 8.2 kilometres southeast from Melbourne CBD, the suburb of Caulfield North is an established and prestigious residential enclave distinguished by charming tree-lined streets, expansive parklands, and a vibrant dining and cafe culture. As of the latest population estimate date of Aug 2026, the suburb's population is estimated at around 19,970 residents, reflecting an increase of 3,067 people (18.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,903 people. This population growth is derived from aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts alongside quarterly national address file updates, demonstrating strong expansion patterns and population density well above average alongside an above-average renting population and high apartment composition.
The community is home to a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24yo, featuring a high representation of teenagers and young adults frequently residing in group households.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 14,588 in 2006 and 18,882 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 19,970 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 20%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28%.
Caulfield North ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally for amenities and the 87th for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Caulfield North is $585 a week, for the 12 months to Sep 2025.
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $601 in 2017, $851 in 2025; Units (dashed orange line): $400 in 2017, $564 in 2025. The latest is to Sep 2025.
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $585 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, houses | $851 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, units | $564 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Glen Eira | $612 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Melbourne - Inner South | $626 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent, Greater Melbourne | $587 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, VIC | $560 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
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Status of the 56 tracked applications: 0 approved, 0 under assessment, 56 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 8 projects in Caulfield North (1 under construction) and 109 more in the surrounding area.
Boutique seven-level luxury apartment building directly opposite Caulfield Park in Caulfield North. Rebranded as The Parker on Caulfield Park, the project has been redesigned by Powell and Glenn Architects within the approved building envelope, reducing the dwelling count from 30 to 20 residences to deliver larger, higher-specification apartments.
Boutique residential development featuring luxury apartments with heritage-inspired design elements and modern amenities in a premium Armadale location.
Residential apartment development featuring 2 and 3-bedroom apartments across seven storeys, offering 34 meticulously designed residences. It promises a blend of serenity, elegance, and community, with architecture inspired by nature and interiors designed for comfort and luxury. Estimated completion mid 2026.
Limited collection of 9 premium 2 and 3-bedroom residences designed by Metaxas Architects. Construction has commenced with estimated completion late 2026. Located near prestigious Caulfield Park precinct with seamless access to schools, cafes, restaurants, parklands and transport links.
Wanda Terraces is an exclusive collection of 24 inspired residences redefining luxurious, low-maintenance living in the heart of Caulfield North. The development features oversized living areas with natural light, lavish finishes, expansive courtyards and terraces, opulent bathrooms, and versatile spaces.
Contemporary residential development at 380 Hawthorn Road featuring 44 high-end apartments ranging from 2-3 bedrooms with integrated study nooks, secure basement parking, and communal rooftop terrace with 270-degree Melbourne views. Designed by Freeman Group with emphasis on natural light, thermal efficiency and modern living.
Planning and structural assessment works for the Glenferrie Road rail and road bridge corridor in Malvern. The scope involves structural integrity remediation, pedestrian connectivity, and tram/traffic corridor safety improvements. Delivered in coordination between local municipal authorities and Victorian transport agencies.
Precinct 3 West (Stage 9) of the Caulfield Village masterplan, comprising two build-to-rent residential towers with a three-storey podium base, 354 apartments, 258 basement car parks across two levels, and five ground-floor retail and food and drink tenancies along Smith Street.
Boutique residential building of around 10 residences designed by Bruce Henderson Architects on High Street, featuring premium finishes and large terraces. Sales underway with display suite nearby on High Street.
Mixed use development featuring a boutique offering of 10 architecturally designed apartments including a luxurious penthouse suite and a variety of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences. Includes ground floor retail space and independent office.
A boutique collection of 26 luxury all-electric residences across four levels at 646 High Street, Prahran East Village. Designed by Carr Architecture for Abadeen Group and built by Manresa Construction, the project is anchored by a 100-year-old nationally heritage-listed Apple Myrtle gum tree, around which a curved architectural form has been crafted.
Redevelopment of the former ABC Studios site into the Elsternwick Gardens mixed-use neighbourhood by Milieu and Besen. The approved project comprises six residential buildings with up to 180 apartments following a 2025 amendment, food and drink premises, extensive landscaped gardens, public open space, retention and relocation of the historic broadcast…
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Estimated completion year of the 54 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 13, 2026 21, 2027 11, 2028 3, 2029 3, 2030 3. 15 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 56 substantial development applications lodged in and around Caulfield North over the past 5 years, 11 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 0, 2022 8, 2023 11, 2024 11, 2025 18, 2026 (to Oct) 8.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 56 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 7.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 76th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 129 | ABS building approvals | 85th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Caulfield North include: Melbourne Racing Club Masterplan - Caulfield Racecourse (Construction); Caulfield Village - Stage 9 (Construction); The Parker on Caulfield Park (Construction); Caulfield Village (Construction); and 397 Alma Road Apartments (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Caulfield North spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Caulfield North when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Caulfield North area has seen 97 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Caulfield North's current population of 19,970 has been supported by 129 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Caulfield North has seen 7.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.7 approvals in Greater Melbourne. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 386 people in the suburb of Caulfield North, compared to one for every 121 in Greater Melbourne.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Caulfield North's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 129, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Caulfield North has grown by approximately 1,335 people, while 647 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Caulfield North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,970 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +18.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,753 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 94th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 16,903 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 3,067 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.20 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Caulfield North was estimated to be approximately 19,970 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 18,882 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Caulfield North has added approximately 3,067 people and shown a 18.14% increase from the 16,903 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Caulfield North is estimated at 4,755 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Caulfield North has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.7% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Caulfield North is driven by: Overseas migration (87.0%), Natural increase (13.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 87.0% of overall population gains.
Caulfield North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 35.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 52.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 20.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Caulfield North at 36 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Caulfield North is comparable to the Greater Melbourne 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Caulfield North compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 20.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Caulfield North compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 12.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Caulfield North show significant variance compared to Greater Melbourne. The most over-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (3.0% vs 2.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 13.7% of the population in the suburb of Caulfield North as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.7% of the population in the suburb of Caulfield North as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 83% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $71,606 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $123,656 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,205 | 2021 Census, weekly | 78th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,144 | 2021 Census, weekly | 88th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 37.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,080 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Caulfield North is approximately $76,332. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $71,606.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Caulfield North is approximately $131,817. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $123,656.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Caulfield North is approximately $76,332 compared to $63,783 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $71,606 and $59,834 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Caulfield North is approximately $131,817 compared to $83,612 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $123,656 and $78,435 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Caulfield North's households (~28.0% / 1,897 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Caulfield North is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Caulfield North is $2,205/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Caulfield North is $3,080/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Caulfield North is $1,144/wk.
The suburb of Caulfield North shows a median taxpayer income of $71,606 and an average of $123,656 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $59,834 and average income of $78,435. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.6% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $76,332 (median) and $131,817 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Caulfield North is $8,138 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Caulfield North's disposable income is $8,138 compared to $6,948 for Greater Melbourne, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Caulfield North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 70.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,933 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 16,583 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 11,425 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Caulfield North has approximately 10,933 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Caulfield North stands at 4.3%, which is broadly in line with Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Caulfield North is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (16.9% of employment), health care & social assistance (16.6%), and education & training (11.7%). Other significant employers include retail trade and finance & insurance.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Caulfield North has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Caulfield North is 70.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Melbourne average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Melbourne.
The suburb of Caulfield North shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 16.9% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Caulfield North's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.6% decline, ranking 28th out of 37 regions nationally.
Caulfield North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 37.2% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 16.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 58.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 24.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
58.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Caulfield North have university qualifications, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne.
24.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Caulfield North have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.2% in Greater Melbourne.
The suburb of Caulfield North ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Caulfield North are: Bachelor Degree (37.2%), Postgraduate (16.3%), Advanced Diploma (9.8%).
31.9% of the population in the suburb of Caulfield North is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.0% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, 10.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Caulfield North is 1092, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 5 schools within the suburb of Caulfield North, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,315 students.
The suburb of Caulfield North includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 3 combined schools.
Caulfield North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 31.3% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 26.6% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.1% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,773 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,002 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 62.4% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.3 per family | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Caulfield North had 6,773 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 18.1% to an estimated 8,002 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Caulfield North is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Melbourne and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 62.4% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (31.3%), group households (6.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,226 family households, couples with children account for 26.6% of all households, couples without children at home 28.1%, and single parent families 6.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Caulfield North shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 31.3% (versus 24.8% in Greater Melbourne). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 62.4% compared to 70.9% in Greater Melbourne. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Caulfield North have an average of 1.3 children, slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.2% of the adult population are currently married, while 41.2% have never married. This compares to 47.0% married and 38.0% never married across Greater Melbourne.
Single-person households represent 31.3% of all households in the suburb of Caulfield North, higher than the average for Greater Melbourne of 24.8%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 6.3% of households, above the Greater Melbourne average of 4.3%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Caulfield North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 38.0% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 27.4% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 72.6% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 80.9% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.2% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
Caulfield North scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 27.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.0% born overseas.
The main religion in Caulfield North was found to be Judaism, which makes up 44.0% of people in Caulfield North. This compares to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Caulfield North are Other, comprising 22.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's 14.6%, Australian, comprising 18.3% of the population, and English, comprising 14.8% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Melbourne's 20.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 7.4% of Caulfield North (vs 0.8% across Greater Melbourne), Russian at 2.6% (vs 0.4%) and South African at 2.5% (vs 0.4%).
38.0% of the suburb of Caulfield North population was born overseas, compared to 37.3% across Greater Melbourne.
27.4% of the population in the suburb of Caulfield North speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 35.9% in Greater Melbourne.
0.2% of the suburb of Caulfield North population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 0.5% in Greater Melbourne.
80.9% of the suburb of Caulfield North population holds citizenship, compared to 81.1% in Greater Melbourne.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Caulfield North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 41.0% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 32.2% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 39.5% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,500 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 24.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $422 | 2021 Census, weekly | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 69th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Caulfield North, 32.2% of homes are owned outright, 26.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 41.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 36.2% of dwellings in the suburb of Caulfield North are houses.
In the suburb of Caulfield North, 39.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 24.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Caulfield North stands at 32.2%, compared to 30.7% in Greater Melbourne.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Caulfield North is $2,500, compared to $2,000 in Greater Melbourne.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Caulfield North is $1,417, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Caulfield North, households with mortgages typically spend 26.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Caulfield North is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Caulfield North shows mortgage holders spending 26.2% of income on repayments (vs 24.3% in Greater Melbourne), while renters spend 19.1% of income on rent (vs 20.5% in Greater Melbourne).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Caulfield North consists of 36.2% detached houses, 24.2% semi-detached dwellings, 39.5% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Caulfield North consumes approximately 14.8% of median household income ($9,548 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Caulfield North show attached dwellings contributing 60% of approvals compared to 64% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 40% of applications versus 36% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Caulfield North is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
Caulfield North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 74.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 94th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.1% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 81.5% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
Around 74.4% of people in the suburb of Caulfield North are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.5% in Greater Melbourne.
In the suburb of Caulfield North, 4.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.5% of people in Greater Melbourne require similar assistance.
6.5% of people in the suburb of Caulfield North are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.3% of the population across Greater Melbourne is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.3% of the suburb of Caulfield North population, while in Greater Melbourne, 4.1% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.5% of people in the suburb of Caulfield North have heart disease. Across Greater Melbourne,3.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Caulfield North, 74.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Melbourne sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.5%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 73 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 73 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 58th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,078 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 70th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 266 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 8 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 45.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 73 public transport stops within the suburb of Caulfield North.
The suburb of Caulfield North has 4,078 weekly trips across 8 routes, averaging 582 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 163 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 313 m away and the nearest child care centre 396 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 73 stops nearby, 4,078 weekly trips, access rating 73 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 92 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest GP | 313 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 396 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 415 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 476 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 486 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 566 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 790 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 886 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 937 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 406 places in Caulfield North, about 2.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Caulfield North when compared nationally.
Caulfield North ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Caulfield North is $585 a week for the 12 months to Sep 2025.
Population growth drivers in Caulfield North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Caulfield North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 83% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment conditions in Caulfield North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis.
Caulfield North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Caulfield North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Melbourne.
Caulfield North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Caulfield North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Caulfield North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Caulfield North has an estimated 19,970 residents, up 18.1% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in Caulfield North.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Caulfield North.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2025, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20523). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Caulfield North from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Caulfield North with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
