Clarinda at a glance
Median house
$1,050,000
Median unit
$835,500
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
7,441
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Clarinda.
The postcode for Clarinda is 3169 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Clarinda is $1,050,000.
Clarinda (3169) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,050,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Clarinda has roughly 7,441 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Clarinda scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clarinda's population at 7,441, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,441
Median age
45
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,050,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $835,500, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $210,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,050,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $835,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$394/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,050,000
$835,500
7,441
Median age: 45
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.91% (median rent $385/wk against a $1,050,000 price tag). Units yield 2.45% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.91%
Based on $1,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.45%
Based on $835,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
325
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clarinda.
Local schools for Clarinda
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clayton South Primary School
Clarinda Primary School
Oakleigh South Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Clarinda.
- What is the median house price in Clarinda?
- The median house price in Clarinda, VIC 3169 is $1,050,000. The median unit price is $835,500.
- What is the Clarinda postcode?
- Clarinda is in the 3169 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- Where is Clarinda?
- Clarinda is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3169. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Clarinda?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $394.
- What schools are in Clarinda?
- There are 20 schools serving Clarinda on this page, including St Andrew's School, Clayton South Primary School, Clarinda Primary School.
- How walkable is Clarinda?
- Clarinda has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clarinda?
- Clarinda is close to Heatherton, Clayton South, Oakleigh South, Clayton, Coatesville.
- What is the population of Clarinda?
- The population of Clarinda is approximately 7,441 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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