Clayfield vs Hendra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,200,000 and $1,710,000. Hendra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hendra (median $1,710,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Clayfield ($2,200,000).
Clayfield scores higher on walkability (96/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hendra (1108) sits above Clayfield (1105). Hendra skews owner-occupied (74%), Clayfield runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
For buyers
Hendra is the lower entry point at $1,710,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hendra offers the higher gross rental yield (2.58% vs 1.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Hendra edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1105). Hendra also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Clayfield or Hendra cheaper to buy in?
Hendra has the lower median house price at $1,710,000, roughly 29% below Clayfield ($2,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clayfield or Hendra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hendra scores 1108 vs 1105 in Clayfield. 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, Clayfield or Hendra?
Clayfield scores 96/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Clayfield or Hendra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.58% in Hendra vs 1.97% in Clayfield. 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).
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