Clapham vs Lower Mitcham
Clapham (median $1,321,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Lower Mitcham ($1,955,000).
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Clapham and Lower Mitcham side by side
| Measure | Clapham | Lower Mitcham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,321,000 | $1,955,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 100 |
| Population | 1,685 | 2,187 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| 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
Lower Mitcham scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Mitcham (1113) sits above Clapham (1102).
- For buyers
- Clapham is the lower entry point at $1,321,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Clapham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.28% vs 1.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Lower Mitcham edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1102).
Clapham vs Lower Mitcham: common questions
Is Clapham or Lower Mitcham cheaper to buy in?
Clapham has the lower median house price at $1,321,000, roughly 32% below Lower Mitcham ($1,955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clapham or Lower Mitcham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Mitcham scores 1113 vs 1102 in Clapham. 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 Lower Mitcham?
Lower Mitcham scores 16/100 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 Lower Mitcham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.28% in Clapham vs 1.57% in Lower Mitcham. 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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