Caulfield, 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, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
| Locality | Caulfield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Eira City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.8848 |
| Longitude | 145.02616 |
| Population | 5,731 |
| Density | 3898.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 3162 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 10 km southeast |
Caulfield is a locality in the Glen Eira City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,731. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 3898.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km southeast of Melbourne. Caulfield is located at 37.8848°S, 145.0262°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3162.
Caulfield unfolds across a gentle, undulating terrain, a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and wind over millennia. It lies 3.8 km north-east of Brighton, VIC (from Brighton, VIC: bearing 47°T), and is situated 7.6 km south-south-east of Melbourne. The air here carries a certain lightness, a whisper of the distant bays that influence the very breath of the place, even miles inland. Mature trees, their branches reaching out like ancient arms, stand sentinel along wide avenues, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to hold the quiet hum of countless afternoons. The colour of the sky at dusk, a soft wash of lavender and rose, often settles over the rooftops, lending a painterly quality to the suburban sprawl. It is a place where the familiar contours of suburban life are softened by the presence of generous parklands and the dappled light filtering through established gardens.
The history of Caulfield is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of its streets and the quiet persistence of its institutions. Originally part of the Boon Wurrung Country, the land was gradually settled, its early days marked by agricultural pursuits that gave way to a more diversified economy as Melbourne expanded. The establishment of key educational and health facilities, such as Caulfield Grammar School and Caulfield Hospital, has woven a distinctive academic and caregiving thread into its fabric. This legacy, combined with a thriving local business centre around its main thoroughfares, has fostered a palpable sense of progress and community. The distinctive rhythm of Caulfield is one of purposeful movement, a blend of the academic hum of students and the steady flow of commerce, all underpinned by a quiet pride in its established presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caulfield, 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, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
Detailed location data for Caulfield 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 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. |