Side by sideSuburb comparison

Clayton vs Monash University.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Monash University edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Monash University scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Monash University (1081) sits above Clayton (1065).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Monash University edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1065).

Common questionsClayton vs Monash University

Common questions

Does Clayton or Monash University have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Monash University scores 1081 vs 1065 in Clayton. 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 or Monash University?

Monash University scores 92/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Clayton
Metric
Monash University

Price & Market

$1,290,000
Median house
$695,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$600/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
36.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

64
Walk score
92
10
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
18,988
Population
28
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1065
Avg ICSEA
1081

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).