Caulfield South
VIC 3162 • Greater Melbourne
About Caulfield South
Caulfield South is an established bayside-adjacent suburb 11 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD in the Glen Eira municipality. The Glen Huntly Road shopping strip provides local amenities, while Elsternwick and Caulfield stations offer nearby rail access. The suburb features predominantly period homes alongside art deco apartments.
The character is distinctly middle-class Melbourne—tree-lined streets, quality schools, and access to beaches along Glen Eira Road. The Jewish community has a strong presence, particularly around the synagogues and schools in the area. Caulfield South attracts families and professionals seeking established homes, quality schools, and easy beach access without bayside prices.
Caulfield South falls under postcode 3162 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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724 Glenhuntly Road
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Bundeera Road
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76 Booran Road
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6 Roselea Street
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1 Feodore Street (The F K I Campus)
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6 Ellington Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. South Africa 707
- 2. England 364
- 3. China 297
- 4. New Zealand 206
- 5. India 194
- 6. Poland 170
- 7. Greece 117
- 8. Germany 103
- 9. United States 100
- 10. France 94
- 11. Japan 80
- 12. Ireland 79
- 13. Italy 64
- 14. Malaysia 64
- 15. Sri Lanka 58
Ancestry 2021 Census
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