What's it like to live in Caulfield?
Caulfield is part of Glen Eira City in Victoria
3162 · VIC
Glen Eira City Overall Score
51 out of 100
Caulfield falls within Glen Eira City, which scores in the 51th percentile among metro councils in VIC.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 42/100 |
| Community Services | 64/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 36/100 |
| Core Operations | 61/100 |
What Makes This Area Unique
Melbourne's compact middle-ring suburb — strong Jewish community and café culture
Glen Eira covers Caulfield, Carnegie, Bentleigh, and Elsternwick. It's one of Melbourne's most densely populated suburban councils, with a distinctive character shaped by its significant Jewish community, Monash University (Caulfield campus), and a café and food culture that punches well above its weight.
Living here: Glen Eira offers genuine inner-suburban convenience — everything is close, the train lines are good, and the food scene is excellent. The trade-off is density: parking is tight, heritage overlays limit some development, and the streets are busy. For people who want walkable urban living without paying inner-city prices, it's a strong pick.
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