Clayton, VIC 3168
City of MonashAll suburbs in postcode 3168
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Median house price
$1,290,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Clayton at a glance
- Median unit
- $695,000
- Weekly rent
- $603
- Houses · units $590
- Population
- 19.0k
- Median age 28
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Clayton
Houses change hands at $1,290,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $695,000, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $258,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Clayton
Clayton (3168) sits in the Monash region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,290,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Clayton has roughly 18,988 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Clayton scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 794 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Clayton
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 64/100
- Transit
- 10/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Clayton's population at 18,988, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 26% lone person).
- Family households
- 54%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 36%
- Renter occupied
- 61%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.43% (median rent $603/wk against a $1,290,000 price tag). Units yield 4.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 61% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 2.43%
- On the $1,290,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 4.41%
- On the $695,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
1,957 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 794 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Clayton
- What is the median house price in Clayton?
- The median house price in Clayton, VIC 3168 is $1,290,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $695,000.
- How much is my house worth in Clayton?
- A useful starting point is the Clayton median house price of $1,290,000 (units $695,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Clayton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Clayton is 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $603 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $1,290,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Clayton: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Clayton is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Clayton postcode?
- Clayton is in the 3168 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Monash region.
- Where is Clayton?
- Clayton is a suburb in the City of Monash area, VIC 3168.
- What is the average rent in Clayton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $603, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Clayton?
- There are 20 schools serving Clayton on this page, including Monash Children's Hospital School, John Monash Science School, St Peter's School.
- How walkable is Clayton?
- Clayton has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clayton?
- Clayton is close to Oakleigh East, Clayton South, Notting Hill, Huntingdale, Oakleigh South.
- What is the population of Clayton?
- The population of Clayton is approximately 18,988 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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