Caulfield vs Elsternwick, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Caulfield | Elsternwick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.9/100 | 9.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.3 / 1k | 69.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 68 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 226 | 225 |
| Planning activity | 58 | 203 |
| Population | 5,748 | 10,887 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesElsternwick
- Best for familiesElsternwick
- Best for best schoolsElsternwick
Comparison summary
Caulfield and Elsternwick offer different strengths across official suburb data. Elsternwick leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Elsternwick; Housing (desirability) favours Caulfield; Crime rate favours Elsternwick. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Elsternwick, Families → Elsternwick, Best schools → Elsternwick.