Clayfield vs Hendra
Hendra (median $1,710,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Clayfield ($2,200,000).
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Clayfield and Hendra side by side
| Measure | Clayfield | Hendra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,200,000 | $1,710,000 |
| Median unit | $570,000 | $837,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1105 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 96 | 26 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,897 | 4,914 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
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, 22% 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 2.13%), 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.
Clayfield vs Hendra: common questions
Is Clayfield or Hendra cheaper to buy in?
Hendra has the lower median house price at $1,710,000, roughly 22% 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 2.13% 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.
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