Clarinda vs Clayton South
The verdict
Clayton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.04M in Clarinda. Clayton South rates higher for transport (95 vs 63). Clarinda is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 7.6 km).
Scores
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 90 |
| Transport | 63 | 95 |
| Education | 75 | 82 |
| Liveability | 87 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,441 | 13,381 |
| Median age | 45 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,589 | $1,630 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 56.2% |
| Born in Australia | 44.5% | 33.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Clarinda — · Clayton South —
Property
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $961K |
| Median unit price | $791K | $575K |
| House price YoY | 13.2% | -5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 349 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 215 | 620 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | 284 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,750 | 7,428 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clarinda · Clayton South
Transport
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 19 |
| Parks | 17 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 20.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Clarinda | Clayton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,441 | 13,381 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,497 | 15,144 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 3.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clarinda or Clayton South?
Clarinda has the higher residential safety score (Clarinda 71/100 vs Clayton South 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Clarinda or Clayton South?
Clayton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Clarinda or Clayton South?
Clarinda has a higher average school ICSEA (Clarinda 1070 vs Clayton South 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clarinda or Clayton South?
Clayton South has the higher transport score (Clarinda 63/100 vs Clayton South 95/100).
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