Clarinda vs Clayton
Clarinda (median $1,050,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Clayton ($1,290,000).
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Clarinda and Clayton side by side
| Measure | Clarinda | Clayton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,290,000 |
| Median unit | $835,500 | $695,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $603/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $590/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 36.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1081 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,441 | 18,988 |
| Median age | 45 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 680 mm | 794 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 scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarinda (1081) sits above Clayton (1065). Clarinda skews owner-occupied (74%), Clayton runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
- For buyers
- Clarinda is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 19% 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 1065). Clarinda also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clarinda vs Clayton: common questions
Is Clarinda or Clayton cheaper to buy in?
Clarinda has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 19% below Clayton ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clarinda or Clayton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarinda scores 1081 vs 1065 in Clayton. 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?
Clayton scores 64/100 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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