Clayfield vs Kalinga
Clayfield scores higher on walkability (96/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalinga (1107) sits above Clayfield (1105). Kalinga skews owner-occupied (77%), Clayfield runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Clayfield and Kalinga side by side
| Measure | Clayfield | Kalinga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,200,000 | – |
| Median unit | $570,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1105 | 1107 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 96 | 38 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,897 | 2,144 |
| 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Kalinga edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1105). Kalinga also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clayfield vs Kalinga: common questions
Does Clayfield or Kalinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalinga scores 1107 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 Kalinga?
Clayfield scores 96/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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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