Clapham vs Daw Park
Clapham (median $1,321,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Daw Park ($1,416,000). Over the past year, Daw Park (+17.5%) ran 20.5 percentage points ahead of Clapham (-3%) on house-price growth.
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Clapham and Daw Park side by side
| Measure | Clapham | Daw Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,321,000 | $1,416,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.0% | +17.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1092 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 100 |
| Population | 1,685 | 2,705 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Daw Park scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clapham (1102) sits above Daw Park (1092). Clapham skews owner-occupied (82%), Daw Park runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Clapham is the lower entry point at $1,321,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Daw Park carries both higher gross yield (2.53% vs 2.28%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Clapham edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1092). Clapham also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clapham vs Daw Park: common questions
Is Clapham or Daw Park cheaper to buy in?
Clapham has the lower median house price at $1,321,000, roughly 7% below Daw Park ($1,416,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clapham or Daw Park?
Over the past 12 months, Daw Park grew +17.5% vs -3% in Clapham, a gap of 20.5 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 Clapham or Daw Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clapham scores 1102 vs 1092 in Daw 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 is more walkable, Clapham or Daw Park?
Daw Park scores 46/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Clapham or Daw Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Daw Park vs 2.28% in Clapham. 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.
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