Caulfield South, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Caulfield South, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
| Locality | Caulfield South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Eira City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.89512 |
| Longitude | 145.02488 |
| Population | 12,328 |
| Density | 3770.0 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 3162 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 11 km south-southeast |
Caulfield South is a locality in the Glen Eira City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 12,328. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 3770.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Caulfield South is located at 37.8951°S, 145.0249°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3162.
Caulfield South unfolds across a gentle, subtly undulating terrain, a landscape softened by decades of human cultivation and a benevolent climate. It lies 3.0 km east-north-east of Brighton, VIC (from Brighton, VIC: bearing 62°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-south-east of Melbourne. Mature trees, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, line wide streets, casting dappled shadows that shift and play across manicured lawns and the variegated brickwork of houses. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of honeysuckle in summer, mingling with the drier, earthy aroma of well-tended gardens. It is a place where the sky often seems a vast, pale blue canvas, especially in the late afternoon, when the light takes on a luminous quality, bathing everything in a warm, golden hue. The character of Caulfield South is one of quiet domesticity, of families and individuals finding their rhythm in a space that feels both established and welcoming, a neighbourhood that breathes with a steady, contented pulse.
The history of Caulfield South is deeply entwined with the expansion of Melbourne, a story of subdivision and settlement that followed the initial agricultural endeavours of the region. Once part of a broader pastoral landscape, its transformation into a residential suburb began in earnest in the early to mid-20th century, a period that shaped much of its current streetscape and architectural style. The local economy has long since shifted from its rural roots, now primarily fuelled by the services sector and the daily commutes of residents to Melbourne’s central business district and other employment hubs. While no grand, singular landmark defines Caulfield South, its distinctive character lies in the collective presence of its numerous parks and reserves, offering pockets of green respite, and the enduring presence of its local shopping strips, which serve as vital centres for community life, fostering a sense of neighbourly connection that is a quiet but significant hallmark of this locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caulfield South, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Caulfield South, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
Detailed location data for Caulfield South includes the postcode (3162), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glen Eira City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Caulfield South is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |