Clapham vs Pasadena
Pasadena (median $1,230,750) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Clapham ($1,321,000). Over the past year, Pasadena (+14.5%) ran 17.5 percentage points ahead of Clapham (-3%) on house-price growth.
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Clapham and Pasadena side by side
| Measure | Clapham | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,321,000 | $1,230,750 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.0% | +14.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 100 |
| Population | 1,685 | 3,073 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| 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 Pasadena (1073). Clapham skews owner-occupied (82%), Pasadena runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Pasadena is the lower entry point at $1,230,750 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Pasadena carries both higher gross yield (2.79% 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 1073).
Clapham vs Pasadena: common questions
Is Clapham or Pasadena cheaper to buy in?
Pasadena has the lower median house price at $1,230,750, roughly 7% below Clapham ($1,321,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clapham or Pasadena?
Over the past 12 months, Pasadena grew +14.5% vs -3% in Clapham, a gap of 17.5 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 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 2.79% in Pasadena 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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