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CAULFIELD-SOUTH

Is Caulfield South Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retirement guide to Caulfield South. 2 medical facilities, 3 parks, 1 supermarkets, 3 pharmacies.

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Emma Nguyen
Is Caulfield South Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retiree’s Guide to Caulfield South (2026)

Retiree Score: 5/10

Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Caulfield South offers across the categories that matter most.

FactorCaulfield SouthWhat Retirees Need
Medical facilities23+ for comfort
Pharmacies31+ essential
Parks & green space35+ ideal
Supermarkets12+ for choice
Cafes9Daily routine
Places of worship2Community
Gyms/fitness4Active lifestyle

Healthcare Access

Caulfield South has 2 medical facilities — limited options — you may need to travel for some appointments.

FacilityAddressPhone
Caulfield Natural Health Clinic760 Glen Huntly Road—
Calvary Kooyong Bethlehem Hospital476 Kooyong Road—

Pharmacies (3): Nova Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy, Dartnells Compounding Pharmacy

Daily Walking & Green Space

Caulfield South has 3 parks and reserves — a few options for daily exercise.

Your walking options:

  • Princes Park
  • E.E. Gunn Reserve
  • Aileen Avenue Park

Daily Shopping & Errands

1 supermarkets in Caulfield South:

  • Foodworks

Morning Coffee & Social

9 cafes give Caulfield South enough coffee options for a daily routine.

Cafes for your morning routine:

  • Mr Brightside — 189A Booran Road
  • Meet at 903
  • Forth Brother
  • Vern’s
  • Xposé Cafe
  • Arboretum

Community & Worship

2 places of worship in Caulfield South:

  • Catholic Parish of Holy Cross (Christian)
  • Gardenvale Presbyterian Church (Christian)

Staying Active

4 gyms and fitness centres:

  • Vision Personal Training — 774-776 Glen Huntly Road
  • Australian Fitness Academy
  • Integrate
  • Glen Eira Tennis Club

The Verdict

Good option. Caulfield South covers the essentials — GP access, shopping, parks — with room for growth in some areas.

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency000
Nurse-on-Call1300 606 024
13SICK (home doctor)137425
My Aged Care1800 200 422

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.

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