Clyde vs Cranbourne East
Clyde (median $700,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Cranbourne East ($730,000).
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Clyde and Cranbourne East side by side
| Measure | Clyde | Cranbourne East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $730,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $525,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | – | 24,679 |
| Median age | – | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 815 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clyde (1023) sits above Cranbourne East (1009).
- For buyers
- Clyde is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 4% 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
- Clyde edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1009).
Clyde vs Cranbourne East: common questions
Is Clyde or Cranbourne East cheaper to buy in?
Clyde has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 4% below Cranbourne East ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clyde or Cranbourne East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clyde scores 1023 vs 1009 in Cranbourne East. 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.
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