Clayfield vs Nundah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,200,000 and $1,165,000. Clayfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Nundah (median $1,165,000) is roughly 89% cheaper to buy into than Clayfield ($2,200,000).
Clayfield scores higher on walkability (96/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clayfield (1105) sits above Nundah (1093). Clayfield skews owner-occupied (55%), Nundah runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
For buyers
Nundah is the lower entry point at $1,165,000 median, 89% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Nundah offers the higher gross rental yield (3.35% vs 1.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Clayfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1093).
Common questions
Is Clayfield or Nundah cheaper to buy in?
Nundah has the lower median house price at $1,165,000, roughly 89% below Clayfield ($2,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clayfield or Nundah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clayfield scores 1105 vs 1093 in Nundah. 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 Nundah?
Clayfield scores 96/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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 Nundah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.35% in Nundah 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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