Clermont vs Retro

Clermont scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clermont (949) sits above Retro (942). Clermont skews owner-occupied (53%), Retro runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Clermont and Retro side by side

MeasureClermontRetro
Price and market
Median house$280,000–
Median unit$175,000–
Renting
Owner occupied53.0%38.0%
Renter occupied39.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA949942
Lifestyle and people
Walk score20
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2,95254
Median age3636
Climate
Annual rainfall567 mm514 mm
Mean max, January34.5°C34.3°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

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
Clermont edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 942). Retro also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Clermont vs Retro: common questions

Does Clermont or Retro have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clermont scores 949 vs 942 in Retro. 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, Clermont or Retro?

Clermont scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.