Moving to Caulfield South (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Caulfield South 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 South at a Glance
| Need | Caulfield South |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 3 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Caulfield South
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Caulfield South has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield Natural Health Clinic | 760 Glen Huntly Road | — |
| Calvary Kooyong Bethlehem Hospital | 476 Kooyong Road | — |
Pharmacies: Nova Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy, Dartnells Compounding Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Foodworks
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Caulfield South has 22 restaurants and 9 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Mr Brightside — 189A Booran Road
- Meet at 903
- Forth Brother
- Vern’s
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 South.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Caulfield South has 3 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Princes Park
- E.E. Gunn Reserve
- Aileen Avenue Park
If You Have Kids
Caulfield South has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Japanese School of Melbourne | 6 Ellington Street |
| Caulfield Primary School | 724 Glenhuntly Road |
| Caulfield South Primary School | 24 Bundeera Road |
| Gardenvale Primary School Senior Campus | 66 Landcox Street |
| Melbourne Montessori School Caulfield South Campus | 2-8 Roselea Street |
Cost of Living in Caulfield South
| 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.
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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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