Clayton vs Notting Hill
Notting Hill (median $1,175,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Clayton ($1,290,000).
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Clayton and Notting Hill side by side
| Measure | Clayton | Notting Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,290,000 | $1,175,000 |
| Median unit | $695,000 | $400,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $603/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 36.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1111 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 52 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,988 | 2,895 |
| Median age | 28 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 794 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
Clayton scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Notting Hill (1111) sits above Clayton (1065). Notting Hill skews owner-occupied (48%), Clayton runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
- For buyers
- Notting Hill is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 9% 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
- Notting Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1065).
Clayton vs Notting Hill: common questions
Is Clayton or Notting Hill cheaper to buy in?
Notting Hill has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 9% below Clayton ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clayton or Notting Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Notting Hill scores 1111 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 Notting Hill?
Clayton scores 64/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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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