Overall score
Caulfield
58.4/100
Elsternwick
61.5/100
Caulfield vs Elsternwick, VIC Suburb Comparison
Elsternwick for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CaulfieldElsternwick
Crime rate
Caulfield
66.6 / 1k
Elsternwick
62.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caulfield
234
Elsternwick
230
Population
Caulfield
5,748
Elsternwick
10,887
Metric leadCaulfield 2Elsternwick 73 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentElsternwick
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 | Caulfield | Elsternwick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 62.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 67 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 234 | 230 |
| Planning activity | 58 | 203 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Population | 5,748 | 10,887 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Caulfield reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Elsternwick is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Caulfield pulls ahead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Elsternwick is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Caulfield suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Elsternwick is the stronger match for retirees.
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.