Caulfield is a two-speed suburb for investors. Houses deliver modest yields in a prestige growth market, while units near Monash University’s Caulfield campus generate some of the strongest student-driven yields in Melbourne’s southeast.
Caulfield Rental Yield by Property Type
| Property Type | Median Price | Median Weekly Rent | Gross Yield | Net Yield (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House (3-4BR) | $1.72M | $790/week | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Townhouse (3BR) | $1.15M | $680/week | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Unit (2BR) | $640k | $510/week | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Apartment (1BR) | $440k | $390/week | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Student apartment | $320k | $315/week | 5.1% | 3.8% |
Monash University Student Demand
Caulfield campus enrols over 15,000 students. Properties within 600m of the campus consistently achieve 95%+ occupancy and 5%+ gross yields — the highest-performing rental segment in the suburb.
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