Retiree’s Guide to Caulfield North (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Caulfield North offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Caulfield North | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 9 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 9 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 12 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 6 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 5 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Caulfield North has 9 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontist | 187 Hawthorn Road | — |
| The Social Domain | — | — |
| Caulfield Park Clinic | — | — |
| Caulfield Foot Centrea | — | +61 3 9523 0833 |
| North Caulfield Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9523 6111 |
| Caulfield Hospital | — | — |
| Cabrini Hospital | 181-183 Wattletree Road, Malvern | — |
| East St Kilda Clinic | 364 Dandenong Road | — |
| Vital Effect | — | — |
Pharmacies (3): Your Pharmacy, Direct Chemist Outlet, Caulfield Park Pharmacy
Daily Walking & Green Space
Caulfield North has 9 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Caulfield Park
- Milton Gray Reserve
- Memorial Park
- Te-Arai Reserve
- Eskdale Park
- Penpraze Park
- The Wedge
- Bailey Avenue Reserve
- Caulfield Commons
Daily Shopping & Errands
5 supermarkets in Caulfield North:
- Woolworths
- Shahi India
- Woolworths Metro
- Coles
- IGA — 73 Hawthorn Road
Morning Coffee & Social
12 cafes give Caulfield North enough coffee options for a daily routine.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Common Room Co — 257 Alma Road
- Banksia — 98 Hawthorn Road
- Frank & Ginger Cafe — 101 Orrong Crescent, Caulfield North
- Einstein 251 — 251 Hawthorn Road
- Stomach Club — 263 Hawthorn Road
- Coffee Ministry
Community & Worship
6 places of worship in Caulfield North:
- St Mary’s Anglican Church (Christian)
- Caulfield Hebrew Congregation (Jewish)
- St Aloysius (Newman Parish) (Christian) — 233 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
- Mizrachi Org (Jewish) — 81 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
- Malvern Presbyterian Church (Christian)
- St Paul’s (Christian) — 530 Dandenong Road
Staying Active
5 gyms and fitness centres:
- 9Round
- They Say — 60 Hawthorn Road
- Gelbarts Gym
- Caulfield Racecourse
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Caulfield North ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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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