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Victoria · Postcode 3145
Caulfield East postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 10 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Caulfield East at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Caulfield East ranks: SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Caulfield East vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Caulfield East | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,682 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Caulfield East is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3145. It sits about 10 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Glen Eira local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.3 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Caulfield East has a population of 1,293 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,682, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 9 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Caulfield East includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 563 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Rental properties account for 46.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Caulfield East scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Caulfield East is served by Glen Eira College.
Caulfield East is part of the Stonnington - East statistical area in Victoria.
Caulfield East details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3145 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,293 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,682/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $868/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1027/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 563 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8791959 |
| Longitude | 145.0444397 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner South |
| Area (SA3) | Stonnington - East |
| Local Government | Glen Eira |
| Federal Electorate | Higgins |
| State Electorate | Malvern (Southern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 159 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 248 (19.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 451 (34.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 280 (21.7%) |
| 65+ years | 176 (13.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 95 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 61 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 40 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 33 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 29 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.2%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 115 (20.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 236 (42.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 149 (26.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 56 (10.1%) |
Schools in Caulfield East
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Caulfield East. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.