Clayton South vs Springvale
Springvale (median $931,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Clayton South ($994,900).
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Clayton South and Springvale side by side
| Measure | Clayton South | Springvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $994,900 | $931,500 |
| Median unit | $720,000 | $627,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,381 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 733 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
Springvale scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clayton South (1045) sits above Springvale (994).
- For buyers
- Springvale is the lower entry point at $931,500 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Clayton South edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 994).
Clayton South vs Springvale: common questions
Is Clayton South or Springvale cheaper to buy in?
Springvale has the lower median house price at $931,500, roughly 6% below Clayton South ($994,900). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clayton South or Springvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clayton South scores 1045 vs 994 in Springvale. 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, Clayton South or Springvale?
Springvale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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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