Caulfield

Caulfield is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located about 9 to 11 kilometres southeast of the city's central business district. It is part of the City of Glen Eira and is bordered by Caulfield North to the west, Caulfield East and Elsternwick to the south, and Ripponlea and St Kilda East to the east. The area is primarily residential with pockets of commercial activity along major roads such as Glen Huntly Road, Hawthorn Road and Dandenong Road.

A landmark feature of Caulfield is Caulfield Park, a large public space with sport facilities, gardens and walking paths. The suburb is also home to the Caulfield Racecourse, founded in the 19th century, which hosts the Caulfield Cup and other major racing events during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. The racecourse area has historically been a focal point for both sport and community events.

Caulfield is well served by public transport, with Caulfield railway station on the Frankston line providing access to Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, along with multiple bus routes. It has a diverse population and a notable Jewish community, with several synagogues and cultural facilities in the area.

In historical terms, Caulfield developed during Melbourne’s late 19th and early 20th-century expansion and retains a mix of late-Victorian and interwar housing. The name Caulfield is of English origin, typically associated with the Caulfield surname or a place name.