Overall score
Carnegie
59.4/100
Caulfield
58.4/100
Carnegie vs Caulfield, VIC Suburb Comparison
Carnegie for retirees and families; Caulfield for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarnegieCaulfield
Crime rate
Carnegie
47.8 / 1k
Caulfield
66.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carnegie
430
Caulfield
234
Population
Carnegie
17,909
Caulfield
5,748
Metric leadCarnegie 7Caulfield 23 tiedacross 12 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 | 59.4/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.8 / 1k | 66.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 26 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 430 | 234 |
| Planning activity | 170 | 58 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 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, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Caulfield is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Carnegie, while Caulfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.