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VIC · Glen Eira Council

Caulfield East, 3145

Current weather

11.3°CLight drizzle

82% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.7° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability score

39.5/100

3366th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Caulfield East is a small locality in the Glen Eira area, home to around 1,293 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 399 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 308.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 10 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,293
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$1,682
Dwelling vacancy
21.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
156 of 718
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
65.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
23 / 191 / 153

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)
399
Against the person
67
Against property
248
Rate per 1,000 residents
308.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 19 residents
State safety percentile
95.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+1.3%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B22 Graffiti33
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle35
  • B44 Theft Of A Bicycle37
  • B49 Other Theft52
  • C32 Drug Possession31

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,117
  • Glen Eira CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

58 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Caulfield Station
  • Caulfield Station
  • Caulfield Station
  • Caulfield Station
  • Caulfield Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

10 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 19/07/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.GRANGE ROAD, WATSON GROVE18 Jul 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NEERIM ROAD, LLOYDS AVENUE19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GRANGE ROAD, undefined19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DUDLEY STREET19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DUDLEY STREET19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GRANGE ROAD, undefined19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEERIM ROAD, LLOYDS AVENUE19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GRANGE ROAD, undefined19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DUDLEY STREET19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEERIM ROAD, LLOYDS AVENUE19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

23 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of the land for the construction and display of business identification signs
    31 STATION STREET CAULFIELD EAST 3145Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (Stage 4 of a Staged Subdivision)
    2BPRECINCT31 STATION STREET CAULFIELD EAST 3145Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 437 lot subdivision (Stage 5 of a Staged Subdivision)
    2BPRECINCT31 STATION STREET CAULFIELD EAST 3145Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a front fence on land affected by Neighbourhood Character Overlay and Design and Development Overlay
    66 QUEENS AVENUE CAULFIELD EAST 3145Lapsed

  • April 2021

  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor associated with the Bottle Shop
    2BPRECINCT31 STATION STREET CAULFIELD EAST 3145NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a front fence greater than 1.5 metres in height associated with a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in area
    140 Neerim RoadNo permit required
  • 2 lot subdivision
    13 Clifton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    26 QUEENS AVENUE CAULFIELD EAST 3145NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Removal of obsolete Melbourne Water easement shown as E-1 on PS626414G (Lot 7)
    31 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the Public Park and Recreation Zone (Caulfield Racecourse) associated with upgrades to various on-site infrastructure.
    31 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    28 Derby CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Construction of works including a carport with roller door and pedestrian gate to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    Unit48 Derby CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of horse stalls at Caulfield Racecourse
    31 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    30A Queens AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External alterations (lighting) to buildings in a Heritage Overlay
    900 Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use of the land for a medical centre
    2BPrecinct31 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor addition to the existing dwelling on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    70 Queens AvenueNOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • April 2020

  • This application seeks approval to install the Louvre roof verandah at the rear of the existing dwelling with a max height of 2.75m from the Natural ground level.
    26 Lloyds AvenueNo permit required
  • Partial demolition of 9 Derby Road, demolition of 13 Derby Road, construction of a 12 storey mixed use building, use of the land for Accommodation (Serviced Apartments) and reduction of car parking for the Food and Drink Premises on land affected by the Heritage Overlay
    13 DERBY ROAD CAULFIELD EAST 3145Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Existing permit allows: Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor, reduction in car parking requirement, partial demolition and construction of works in association with the use of the land as a restaurant on land affected by the Heritage Overlay Proposed amendments: Amend hours of liquor consumption from 10am until 12am Monday to Sunday. Increase maximum number of patrons to 45
    12A Sir John Monash DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    15 Leamington CrescentNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an additional single storey dwelling on a lot and partial demolition and extension to the existing dwelling on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    37 Derby CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Partial demolition and construction of an extension to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay
    96 Queens AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of 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

144 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • atmxATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • NABATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Caulfield BakeryBakery
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • Bbq (5)
  • Bench (16)
  • Bicycle LockersBicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Parking (17)

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

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • East Caulfield ReservePark
  • Glen Huntly ParkPark
  • The WedgePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Canine Clip Jointyes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

3 state heritage places

  • CAULFIELD RACECOURSENH2415
  • CAULFIELD RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1665
  • LORD LODGENH0071

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Headland Montessori Grange RoadGrange Roadkindergarten
  • Monash Caulfield Childcare 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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
39.5/100
National rank
3366th in Australia
State rank
669th in VIC
Peer rank
#178 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#337 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B22 Graffiticrime33
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime35
  • B44 Theft Of A Bicyclecrime37
  • B49 Other Theftcrime52
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime31
  • Headland Montessori Grange RoadchildcareGrange Roadkindergarten
  • Monash Caulfield Childcare Centrechildcarechildcare
  • CAULFIELD RACECOURSEheritageNH2415
  • CAULFIELD RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXheritageNH1665
  • LORD LODGEheritageNH0071

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
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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