Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone – Schedule 1
LEP: Glen Eira Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Caulfield is a well-serviced inner-south-east Melbourne suburb with a strong public primary and secondary option in Caulfield Primary and Caulfield Secondary College. The area also hosts several prestigious independent and Catholic schools, including Caulfield Grammar School, making it an attractive location for families with diverse educational preferences. Nearby suburbs (Elwood, Brighton) provide additional public alternatives.
Likely public catchment
Caulfield is zoned for Caulfield Primary School and Caulfield Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools; verify current catchment boundaries via VIC Department of Education's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Caulfield Primary School
In catchmentCaulfield Secondary College
In catchmentCaulfield Grammar School
St. Catherine's School
St. Leonard's College
Elwood Primary School
Brighton Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Caulfield is a well-connected suburb with moderate traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours. The area benefits from good public transport infrastructure and major arterial roads, though localized congestion can occur on Glen Eira Road and the nearby freeway access points.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) see significant congestion on Glen Eira Road and approaches to nearby freeways. Localized delays are common on north-south arterials as commuters travel to the CBD.
Public Transport
Caulfield train station is approximately 800m away, providing frequent Dandenong line services. Multiple tram routes (3, 16, 67) serve the area within 500m, offering good public transport accessibility.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Caulfield is located in inner Melbourne with generally low to moderate flood risk, primarily from local stormwater flooding rather than major river inundation. Parts of the suburb fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) due to proximity to drainage corridors and low-lying areas. While not in a major river floodplain, properties should be checked against current Glen Eira Council flood mapping for specific site-level risk.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design
- •Flood risk assessment may be required for new development or extensions in mapped areas
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention provisions under VIC guidelines
Bushfire Risk
Caulfield is an inner-suburban area of Melbourne with high residential density, extensive urban infrastructure, and minimal bushland. Properties in Caulfield are not typically mapped within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) provisions. Bushfire risk to this location is negligible.
Crime & Safety
Caulfield is an inner-suburban area of Melbourne with crime rates below Victorian state averages, reflecting its established residential and commercial character. Theft remains the predominant offense category, consistent with urban retail precincts. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with strong community policing presence.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Caulfield is experiencing moderate-to-strong development activity driven by its strategic location on the Dandenong railway line, proximity to Monash University, and established shopping precincts. Council zoning permits medium-to-high-density residential infill, with most pipeline activity concentrated around the station precinct and major road corridors (Glen Huntly, Caulfield, South roads). Infrastructure investment in public transport and local streetscapes is supporting residential and mixed-use development approvals.
Caulfield Station Precinct Renewal
0.2 kmMajor station precinct upgrade including residential towers, retail, and improved public realm around Caulfield railway station.
Multi-storey residential development - Glen Huntly Road
0.5 kmMid-rise residential development capitalising on proximity to station and tram corridors.
Local heritage precinct improvements
0.7 kmPublic realm upgrades and streetscape enhancements in historic shopping precincts along Caulfield and South roads.
Monash University adjacent residential
2.1 kmMedium-density housing responding to university campus proximity and student demand.
Commercial office conversion - Caulfield CBD
0.3 kmAdaptive reuse of older commercial stock to residential apartments in the town centre.
Heritage & Conservation
Caulfield is a well-established inner-eastern suburb with significant heritage character, anchored by the historic railway station and racecourse. The area contains numerous late 19th and early 20th century residential properties subject to Heritage Overlay and Character Residential Zone controls. Many properties have local or state heritage significance, making it a highly regulated suburb for development and renovation.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Heritage Overlay controls on external alterations and demolition
- •Character Residential Zone restrictions on building height and setbacks
- •Requirement for permit approval before modifications to heritage-listed properties
- •Limitations on garden wall and fence alterations in conservation areas
Nearby Heritage Items