Canterbury vs Clemton Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,960,000 and $1,800,000. Canterbury edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clemton Park (median $1,800,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Canterbury ($1,960,000). Over the past year, Canterbury (+12%) ran 15.7 percentage points ahead of Clemton Park (-3.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Canterbury (1065) sits above Clemton Park (1046). Clemton Park skews owner-occupied (71%), Canterbury runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
For buyers
Clemton Park is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Clemton Park delivers the better gross yield (2.89% vs 2.39%), but Canterbury has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Canterbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1046).
Common questions
Is Canterbury or Clemton Park cheaper to buy in?
Clemton Park has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 9% below Canterbury ($1,960,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Canterbury or Clemton Park?
Over the past 12 months, Canterbury grew +12% vs -3.7% in Clemton Park, a gap of 15.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Canterbury or Clemton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Canterbury scores 1065 vs 1046 in Clemton Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Canterbury or Clemton Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.89% in Clemton Park vs 2.39% in Canterbury. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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