Clapham vs Panorama
Clapham (median $1,321,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Panorama ($1,355,500). Over the past year, Panorama (+16.5%) ran 19.5 percentage points ahead of Clapham (-3%) on house-price growth.
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Clapham and Panorama side by side
| Measure | Clapham | Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,321,000 | $1,355,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.0% | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1095 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 25 |
| Population | 1,685 | 2,388 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clapham (1102) sits above Panorama (1095).
- For buyers
- Clapham is the lower entry point at $1,321,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Panorama carries both higher gross yield (2.59% 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 1095).
Clapham vs Panorama: common questions
Is Clapham or Panorama cheaper to buy in?
Clapham has the lower median house price at $1,321,000, roughly 3% below Panorama ($1,355,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clapham or Panorama?
Over the past 12 months, Panorama grew +16.5% vs -3% in Clapham, a gap of 19.5 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 Panorama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clapham scores 1102 vs 1095 in Panorama. 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, Clapham or Panorama?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Panorama 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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