Clapham vs Pasadena.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,319,000 and $1,620,000. Clapham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clapham (median $1,319,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Pasadena ($1,620,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clapham (1102) sits above Pasadena (1073). Clapham skews owner-occupied (82%), Pasadena runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Clapham is the lower entry point at $1,319,000 median, 19% 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 (2.37% vs 2.05%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Clapham edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1073).
Common questions
Is Clapham or Pasadena cheaper to buy in?
Clapham has the lower median house price at $1,319,000, roughly 19% below Pasadena ($1,620,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clapham or Pasadena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clapham scores 1102 vs 1073 in Pasadena. 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 Pasadena?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.37% in Clapham vs 2.05% in Pasadena. 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).
Compare Clapham against another suburb