Caulfield East

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3145
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CAULFIELD EAST ranks 362nd in VIC when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

CAULFIELD EAST, 3145 has a capital gain of 0% for the past year, which is average compared to its 0% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in CAULFIELD EAST sitting at $337,500, and the average rent at $425, property owners could potentially earn a 6.55% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a 0% gain in CAULFIELD EAST based on an increase in median home prices for the past three months.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that CAULFIELD EAST, 3145 obtained a -3.91% decrease over a ten-year period. It ranks 1967th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Caulfield East is an inner-south-eastern suburb of Melbourne located within the City of Glen Eira. The suburb is positioned approximately 10 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne central business district and forms part of the established inner-urban area surrounding Caulfield.

Caulfield East recorded a population of just under 5,000 at the 2021 census, reflecting its relatively small area. The demographic profile is shaped by a high proportion of students and young adults, mainly due to Monash University’s Caulfield campus. 

There is also a notable share of renters and short-term residents, with household sizes generally smaller than the metropolitan average. 

Housing in Caulfield East is dominated by medium- and high-density developments, including apartment buildings and townhouses, alongside pockets of older detached dwellings. Residential density is highest near major roads, transport nodes and the university precinct.

Public transport access is a defining feature, with Caulfield railway station located on the suburb’s western boundary. The station is a major interchange serving multiple metropolitan lines, including the Frankston, Cranbourne, and Pakenham corridors, and provides frequent services to the CBD.

Tram routes along Dandenong Road and nearby arterial roads further enhance connectivity to surrounding suburbs and inner Melbourne. Road access is supported by Dandenong Road and the Princes Highway, which link the area to central Melbourne and the south-eastern suburbs.

Local retail and service amenities within Caulfield East are limited, with most shopping and dining concentrated around Caulfield Station, Glen Huntly Road and neighbouring Caulfield Central. Supermarkets, medical clinics and professional services are readily accessible within a short distance.

Educational facilities are a significant presence, with Monash University’s Caulfield campus providing tertiary education and employment opportunities. Primary and secondary schools are located in adjacent suburbs, supporting local families.

Recreational amenities include proximity to Caulfield Racecourse reserve, local parks and shared walking paths.

The suburb’s character is shaped by its transport infrastructure, educational institutions and high residential density within Melbourne’s inner south-east.

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