Caulfield North Property Growth
VIC · 3161 · Inner South-East Melbourne
Adjacent to Caulfield in Melbourne's inner south-east, this leafy residential suburb is known for its period housing and proximity to Glenhuntly Road and Balaclava Road shopping strips.
Overview
Location: City of Glen Eira
Adjacent to Caulfield in Melbourne's inner south-east, this leafy residential suburb is known for its period housing and proximity to Glenhuntly Road and Balaclava Road shopping strips.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$1.55m
Median Unit Price
$590k
Demographics
Estimated Population
15,274
Owner Occupier Rate
61.0%
Renter Rate
39.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Caulfield station — on the suburb's south-eastern edge — provides frequent services to the CBD, including lines now running via the Metro Tunnel. Multiple tram lines run along Hawthorn Road, Balaclava Road and Dandenong Road.
Major Roads
- Dandenong Road (Princes Highway)
- Orrong Road
- Hawthorn Road
- Balaclava Road
Caulfield North is approximately 8km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Glen Eira. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Caulfield North sits in one of Melbourne's densest private and independent school belts. Schools: Caulfield Junior College (government, established 1916), Liebler Yavneh College, and Melbourne Grammar School's Grimwade House junior campus are within the suburb, with Caulfield Grammar and other major independents close by.
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Caulfield North. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Caulfield Park — the district's largest public reserve — anchors the suburb, with tram lines meeting at its corner. Local shopping strips run along Hawthorn Road and Balaclava Road, and the heritage-listed Labassa mansion in Manor Grove is a notable National Trust landmark. Monash University's Caulfield campus and Caulfield Racecourse are immediately adjacent in Caulfield East.
Employment
Caulfield North is predominantly residential, with local employment in retail, education and services along its strips, and the Monash Caulfield precinct nearby.
Commercial Centres
- Hawthorn Road strip
- Balaclava Road shops
Infrastructure
No major infrastructure projects are currently confirmed for Caulfield North. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Glen Eira's website for the latest updates on works that may affect the area.
Growth Drivers
- Metro Tunnel rail access — Caulfield station provides frequent CBD services, including lines now running via the Metro Tunnel, supporting strong commuter demand.
- Dense private and independent school belt — Caulfield Junior College, Liebler Yavneh College and Melbourne Grammar School's Grimwade House junior campus sit within the suburb, with Caulfield Grammar and other major independents close by.
- Monash University and Caulfield Racecourse proximity — Monash University's Caulfield campus and Caulfield Racecourse, immediately adjacent in Caulfield East, support rental demand and local economic activity.
- Caulfield Park and heritage amenity — the district's largest public reserve, plus the heritage-listed Labassa mansion, add to the suburb's established character.
Key Risks
- Interest rate and lending sensitivity — like all property markets, local prices and buyer activity can be affected by changes in interest rates and lending conditions.
- Premium price point — the suburb's dense private school belt and established character typically command a higher entry price, which may limit the buyer pool.
- Event and student-driven traffic — proximity to Caulfield Racecourse and Monash University's Caulfield campus can bring periodic traffic and parking pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Caulfield North offers Metro Tunnel rail access, a dense private school belt and proximity to Monash University and Caulfield Racecourse, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
Caulfield Junior College, Liebler Yavneh College and Melbourne Grammar School's Grimwade House junior campus are within the suburb, with Caulfield Grammar and other major independents close by.
Caulfield station provides frequent CBD services, including via the Metro Tunnel; multiple tram lines run along Hawthorn Road, Balaclava Road and Dandenong Road. Verify current timetables and travel times before relying on any commute estimate.
Caulfield Park anchors the suburb, alongside shopping strips on Hawthorn Road and Balaclava Road and the heritage-listed Labassa mansion.
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- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilCity of Glen Eira— https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au/
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
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