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VIC · Glen Eira Council

Caulfield, 3162

Current weather

13.3°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability score

52.8/100

1422nd in Australia

71% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Caulfield is a smaller suburban community in the Glen Eira area, home to around 5,748 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 410 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+22%), roughly 71.3 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,748
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,143
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
211 of 2,353
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
59%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
111 / 813 / 462

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
410
Against the person
68
Against property
207
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 85 residents
State safety percentile
62.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+21.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle53
  • B49 Other Theft39
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception26
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order39
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions49

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

26 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Glen Eira Rd/Hawthorn Rd #54
  • Glenhuntly Rd/Hawthorn Rd #57
  • Lockhart St/Hawthorn Rd #56
  • Royal Pde/Glenhuntly Rd #50
  • Sylverly Gr/Hawthorn Rd #55

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

58 planning-related records

2021· 25 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development and use of land for the purpose of a three-storey building comprising a shop and four dwellings with reduced car parking provision (4 car spaces)
    FLAT3837 GLEN HUNTLY ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey extension to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    528 GLEN EIRA ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    173 BAMBRA ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    26 LOCKHART STREET CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision and construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    24 WEBB STREET CAULFIELD 3162NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision
    57 SNOWDON AVENUE CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    132 BAMBRA ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a garage in the Commercial 1 Zone
    627 GLEN HUNTLY ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of an electronic promotion wall sign
    357 HAWTHORN ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    21 MAXWELL GROVE CAULFIELD 3162NOD issued by a delegate
  • Demolition of the existing building and construction of a 4 storey building on land within the Heritage Overlay, use of the land for the purpose of dwellings and reduction of the car parking requirement for a shop
    749-753 GLEN HUNTLY ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    456 GLEN EIRA ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of four double storey dwellings above basement.
    1 ANDERSON STREET CAULFIELD 3162NOD issued by a delegate
  • Permit allows: Construction of a four storey building comprising five dwellings above ground level retail and a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement. Proposed amendments: Addition of another level bringing the building height to five storeys
    777 GLEN HUNTLY ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Refusal issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Business identification signage
    345 Hawthorn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    34 Briggs StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    4 ANDERSON STREET CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    4 Miriam StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction and works to the existing child care centre and place of worship (synagogue)
    484 Glen Eira RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    173 Bambra RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    464 GLEN EIRA ROAD CAULFIELD 3162NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Existing permit allows: Construction of two double storey attached dwellings Proposed amendments: Amended Tree Protection Plan and Tree Protection Management Report: Removal of trees at the rear of the property following advice from arborist consultant.
    57 Snowdon AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    13 Farnham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction in the statutory car parking requirement in association with a Place of Worship
    260 HAWTHORN ROAD CAULFIELD 3162Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a double storey extension on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    143 Kambrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use of the land for an indoor recreation facility (personal training studio)
    Shop5957-959 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    175 Bambra RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 16 lot subdivision
    629 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Repair works on existing crossover in front of a single dwelling
    26 Neerim RoadNo permit required

  • November 2020

  • Internally illuminated promotional signage within a tram shelter
    893-901 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Internally illuminated promotional signage within a tram shelter
    1049 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of alterations
    Unit113 Neerim RoadWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    10 Miriam StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • 8 lot subdivision
    989 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 16 lot subdivision
    629 Glen Huntly RoadLapsed
  • Construction of a double storey extension to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    885 Glen Huntly RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    528 Glen Eira RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    Unit3283 Hawthorn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One double-sided internally illuminated sign within an existing tram shelter (30607)
    863 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to a restricted recreation facility (personal training studio) and associated car parking requirements
    709-711 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

108 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ANZATM
  • CashzoneATM
  • Reece Plumbing CentreBathroom Furnishing

    865 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield

  • Flash NailsBeauty salon
  • Galaxy LashesBeauty salon

    831 Glen Huntly Road

  • Maria Beauty CentreBeauty salon
  • Phoenix Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
  • Studio 15 NailsBeauty salon
  • Bench (7)
  • Kaos Custom BikesBicycle

    981 Glen Huntly Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
10
Emergency department
On site
  • Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centrerehabilitation
  • Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceHawthorn Roadblood_donation
  • Caulfield Hospitalhospital
  • Dartnells Compounding PharmacyGlen Huntly Roadpharmacy
  • Heyi Health Clinic Acupuncturealternative
  • Hydrotherapy Poolalternative
  • Melbourne Kinesiology & Detox Centreyes
  • Nova Pharmacypharmacy
  • Outpatient pharmacyKooyong Roadpharmacy
  • Ward Rehabilitation Brehabilitation

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • FORMER RED CROSS REST HOUSENH2360

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Caulfield Earily Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Our Place Early Learning Centrechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability index

Desirability score
52.8/100
National rank
1422nd in Australia
State rank
320th in VIC
Peer rank
#121 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#225 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
71%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime53
  • B49 Other Theftcrime39
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime26
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime39
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime49
  • Caulfield Earily Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Our Place Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
  • FORMER RED CROSS REST HOUSEheritageNH2360
  • Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centrehealthrehabilitation
  • Australian Red Cross Blood ServicehealthHawthorn Roadblood_donation

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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