Clarinda vs Clayton South
Clayton South (median $994,900) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Clarinda ($1,050,000).
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Clarinda and Clayton South side by side
| Measure | Clarinda | Clayton South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $994,900 |
| Median unit | $835,500 | $720,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1081 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,441 | 13,381 |
| Median age | 45 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 680 mm | 733 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.3°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
Clayton South scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarinda (1081) sits above Clayton South (1045). Clarinda skews owner-occupied (74%), Clayton South runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
- For buyers
- Clayton South is the lower entry point at $994,900 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Clarinda edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1045).
Clarinda vs Clayton South: common questions
Is Clarinda or Clayton South cheaper to buy in?
Clayton South has the lower median house price at $994,900, roughly 5% below Clarinda ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clarinda or Clayton South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarinda scores 1081 vs 1045 in Clayton South. 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, Clarinda or Clayton South?
Clayton South scores 24/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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.
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