Caulfield - South, VIC 3658
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $483/wk Median
- 27.8% Renters
Caulfield - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 18.1k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $483
- To the CBD
- 10.2km
- Walkability
- 7.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Caulfield - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Caulfield - South for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 27.8% of the suburb's 18,075 residents rent.
Around Caulfield - South
Caulfield - South Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Caulfield - South Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Caulfield - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Caulfield - South.
Is Caulfield - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Caulfield - South has a 27.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Caulfield - South?
Locals describe Caulfield - South as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 18,075, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Caulfield - South family-friendly for renters?
Caulfield - South has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $483/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Caulfield - South walkable?
Caulfield - South carries a walkability score of 7.7/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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