City of Kingston
Clayton South
Clayton South at a glance
Median house
$994,900
Median unit
$720,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
13.4k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Clayton South.
Clayton South (3169) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $994,900, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Clayton South has roughly 13,381 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Clayton South scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clayton South's population at 13,381, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,381
Median age
34
Family households
70%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $994,900 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $720,000, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $199,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$994,900
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $720,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$381/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$994,900
$720,000
13,381
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.01% (median rent $385/wk against a $994,900 price tag). Units yield 2.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.01%
Based on $994,900 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.75%
Based on $720,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202657%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,054
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clayton South.
Local schools for Clayton South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Westall Secondary College
Westall Primary School
Clayton South Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Clayton South.
- What is the median house price in Clayton South?
- The median house price in Clayton South, VIC 3169 is $994,900. The median unit price is $720,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Clayton South postcode?
- Clayton South is in the 3169 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Clayton South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $381.
- What schools are in Clayton South?
- There are 20 schools serving Clayton South on this page, including Westall Secondary College, Westall Primary School, Clayton South Primary School.
- How walkable is Clayton South?
- Clayton South has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clayton South?
- Clayton South is close to Clayton, Clarinda, Springvale, Monash University, Oakleigh South.
- What is the population of Clayton South?
- Clayton South has approximately 13,381 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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