Caulfield East

VIC 3145

Caulfield East is an inner suburb located 10 km southeast of Melbourne's Central Business District in Victoria, Australia. It falls within the City of Glen Eira local government area and recorded a population of 1,293 according to the 2021 census. The suburb is known for landmarks such as Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield railway station, the Caulfield Campus of Monash University, and Glen Eira College. In terms of demographics, the 2021 census shows that 43.5% of Caulfield East's population was born in Australia, with China being the next most common country of birth at 22.7%. The majority of residents, 49.8%, speak English at home, while Mandarin is the second most spoken language at 22.9%. The most common religious affiliations in the suburb are No Religion (45.7%) and Catholic (17.4%). For shopping needs, Caulfield Plaza Shopping Centre on Dandenong Road offers a range of stores and services, including two anchor tenants. The center is owned by Monash University, which acquired it in 1990. With its proximity to Melbourne's Central Business District and various amenities, Caulfield East provides a convenient location for residents. The suburb's median age of 32 suggests that it attracts a relatively young population.

AREA

1.2587 km²

POPULATION

1,293

OWNER OCCUPIED %

51%

LARGEST AGE GROUP

30-40

MEDIAN MONTHLY MORTGAGE

$2,167

MEDIAN WEEKLY RENT

$420