Nundah vs Clayfield
Nundah (median $1,165,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Clayfield ($2,200,000).
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Nundah and Clayfield side by side
| Measure | Nundah | Clayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,165,000 | $2,200,000 |
| Median unit | $542,000 | $570,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $640/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1105 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 96 |
| Transit score | 50 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,098 | 10,897 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Clayfield scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clayfield (1105) sits above Nundah (1093). Clayfield skews owner-occupied (55%), Nundah runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- Nundah is the lower entry point at $1,165,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Nundah offers the higher gross rental yield (2.99% vs 2.13%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Clayfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1093).
Nundah vs Clayfield: common questions
Is Nundah or Clayfield cheaper to buy in?
Nundah has the lower median house price at $1,165,000, roughly 47% below Clayfield ($2,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nundah or Clayfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clayfield scores 1105 vs 1093 in Nundah. 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, Nundah or Clayfield?
Clayfield scores 96/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Nundah or Clayfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Nundah vs 2.13% in Clayfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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