Victoria location profile
Caulfield North VIC 3161
Leafy, established inner south-east suburb known for its grand period homes, strong Jewish community, and excellent parks. Offers village-style shopping and dining, quality schools, and easy access to the CBD.
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Why families consider Caulfield North
Affluent and family-friendly with a significant Jewish population, a mix of professionals, students (Monash Caulfield nearby), and downsizers. Housing ranges from Edwardian/Art Deco homes and townhouses to modern apartments; lifestyle centres on cafés, kosher eateries, synagogues, and active park life.
Amenities & services
- Local village shops and eateries along Hawthorn Rd and Balaclava Rd
- Glenferrie Rd Malvern retail and dining strip
- Malvern Central Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Chadstone Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Caulfield Hospital (Alfred Health) and local medical clinics
- Cabrini Hospital Malvern (nearby)
- Caulfield Library (Glen Eira Town Hall, Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield)
- Elsternwick Library (Staniland Grove, Elsternwick)
- Carnegie Library and Community Centre (Shepparson Ave, Carnegie)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Caulfield, Malvern, Armadale and Balaclava stations (nearby)
- Trams: Routes 3/3a, 16, 64
- Buses: 605, 623, 624
- Major roads: Dandenong Rd/Princes Hwy, Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Rd, Balaclava Rd, Kooyong Rd, Orrong Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Caulfield Park sports ovals, playgrounds and walking paths
- Tennis and bowls clubs around Caulfield Park
- Caulfield Racecourse and Classic Cinemas Elsternwick (nearby)
- Community centres and fitness studios
- Caulfield Park
- Alma Park (North)
- Hopetoun Gardens
- Malvern Gardens
Education context
Multiple long day care, early learning centres and kindergartens across Hawthorn Rd/Kooyong Rd; generally good availability, with infant rooms often requiring waitlists.
- Monash University - Caulfield Campus (Caulfield East)
- University of Melbourne (Parkville campus) via train/tram
- RMIT University (Melbourne City campus) via train/tram
- Swinburne University (Hawthorn campus)