Moving to Caulfield East (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Caulfield East 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 East at a Glance
| Need | Caulfield East |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Parks | 5 |
| Medical | 0 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Caulfield East
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Pharmacies: Direct Chemist Outlet
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Caulfield East has 25 restaurants and 9 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Machi machi — 11 Sir John Monash Drive
- Restore Cafe Bar — 18 Derby Road
- MamaDuke
- Flipside
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 East.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Caulfield East has 5 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- East Caulfield Reserve
- Booran Road Reserve
- Glen Huntly Park
- The Wedge
- Caulfield Commons
If You Have Kids
Caulfield East has 3 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Anthony’s Primary School | 74 Grange Road |
| Melbourne Montessori School Grange Road Campus | 3-5 Grange Road |
| Glen Eira College | 76 Booran Road |
Cost of Living in Caulfield East
| 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 East?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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