Retro vs Clermont

Clermont scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), 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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Retro and Clermont side by side

MeasureRetroClermont
Price and market
Median house–$280,000
Median unit–$175,000
Renting
Owner occupied38.0%53.0%
Renter occupied–39.0%
Schools
Schools nearby53
Average ICSEA942949
Lifestyle and people
Walk score02
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population542,952
Median age3636
Climate
Annual rainfall514 mm567 mm
Mean max, January34.3°C34.5°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.

Retro vs Clermont: common questions

Does Retro or Clermont 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, Retro or Clermont?

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.