Moving to Caulfield North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Caulfield North in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Caulfield North at a Glance
| Need | Caulfield North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Cafes | 12 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 9 |
| Medical | 9 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Caulfield North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Caulfield North has 9 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontist | 187 Hawthorn Road | — |
| The Social Domain | — | — |
| Caulfield Park Clinic | — | — |
| Caulfield Foot Centrea | — | +61 3 9523 0833 |
| North Caulfield Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9523 6111 |
| Caulfield Hospital | — | — |
Pharmacies: Your Pharmacy, Direct Chemist Outlet, Caulfield Park Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Shahi India
- Woolworths Metro
- Coles
- IGA — 73 Hawthorn Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Caulfield North has 13 restaurants and 12 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Common Room Co — 257 Alma Road
- Banksia — 98 Hawthorn Road
- Frank & Ginger Cafe — 101 Orrong Crescent, Caulfield North
- Einstein 251 — 251 Hawthorn Road
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Caulfield North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Caulfield North has 9 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Caulfield Park
- Milton Gray Reserve
- Memorial Park
- Te-Arai Reserve
- Eskdale Park
- Penpraze Park
If You Have Kids
Caulfield North has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School Grimwade House | 67 Balaclava Road |
| Caulfield Junior College | 186 Balaclava Road |
| Malvern Primary School | 17 Tooronga Road |
| Oakwood School Caulfield Park Community Campus | 315-319 Balaclava Road |
| MacKillop Education Caulfield | 3 Cromwell Street |
Cost of Living in Caulfield North
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Caulfield North?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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