Overall score
Carnegie
65.5/100
Caulfield
57.5/100
Carnegie vs Caulfield, VIC suburb comparison
Carnegie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarnegieCaulfield
Crime rate
Carnegie
47.5 / 1k
Caulfield
67.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carnegie
420
Caulfield
226
Population
Carnegie
17,909
Caulfield
5,748
Metric leadCarnegie 5Caulfield 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Carnegie | Caulfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.5/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.5/100 | 16.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.5 / 1k | 67.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 26 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 420 | 226 |
| Planning activity | 170 | 58 |
| Population | 17,909 | 5,748 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Carnegie reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Caulfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Carnegie sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Caulfield is closer to the city centre.
Carnegie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Caulfield is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Carnegie, while Caulfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.