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Albion (Brisbane) vs Clayfield

The verdict

Clayfield rates higher for education (89 vs 83). Clayfield is closer to the coast (8.7 km vs 10.2 km).

Scores

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Overall9496
Transport9897
Education8389
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Population3,44610,897
Median age3337
Median household income (wk)$1,972$1,948
Bachelor degree or higher54.1%61.0%
Born in Australia66.4%69.9%
Avg household size1.92.2

Growth: Albion (Brisbane) · Clayfield

Property

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not available$835
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k929927
Motor vehicle theft /100k406413
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Total schools04
Government01
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available1,146

See the full school list on each profile: Albion (Brisbane) · Clayfield

Transport

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Transport score9897
Train stations12
Bus stops2246
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)1721
Nearest train station (km)490 m360 m

Liveability

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets12
Cafes & restaurants2214
Parks103
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming poolsData not available9
Medical GPs34
Distance to coast (km)10.2 km8.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)4.5 km6.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available9.6 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.4 km4.2 km

Population & growth

Albion (Brisbane)Clayfield
Population (2021)3,44610,897
Estimated 20253,96211,755
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate3.55%1.91%

Common questions

Which is safer, Albion (Brisbane) or Clayfield?

Albion (Brisbane) and Clayfield have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better public transport, Albion (Brisbane) or Clayfield?

Albion (Brisbane) has the higher transport score (Albion (Brisbane) 98/100 vs Clayfield 97/100).

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