City of Yarra
Clifton Hill
Clifton Hill at a glance
Median house
$1,735,000
Median unit
$719,500
Population
6,606
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Clifton Hill.
Clifton Hill (3066) sits in the Yarra region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,735,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Clifton Hill has roughly 6,606 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clifton Hill's population at 6,606, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,606
Median age
37
Family households
63%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,735,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $719,500, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $347,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,735,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $719,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$1,735,000
$719,500
6,606
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.27% (median rent $425/wk against a $1,735,000 price tag). Units yield 3.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.27%
Based on $1,735,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.97%
Based on $719,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Clifton Hill.
Frequently asked
About Clifton Hill.
- What is the median house price in Clifton Hill?
- The median house price in Clifton Hill, VIC 3066 is $1,735,000. The median unit price is $719,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Clifton Hill postcode?
- Clifton Hill is in the 3066 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Yarra region.
- What is the average rent in Clifton Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $550.
- What is the population of Clifton Hill?
- Clifton Hill has approximately 6,606 residents. The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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