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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

ClarindaClayton South
ClarindaClayton South
Overall7590
Transport6395
Education7582
Liveability8793

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

Demographics

ClarindaClayton South
Population7,44113,381
Median age4534
Median household income (wk)$1,589$1,630
Bachelor degree or higher46.0%56.2%
Born in Australia44.5%33.0%
Avg household size2.72.7

Growth: Clarinda · Clayton South

Property

ClarindaClayton South
Median house price$1.04M$961K
Median unit price$791K$575K
House price YoY13.2%-5.5%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

ClarindaClayton South
Residential safety score7167
Break & enter dwelling /100k349314
Motor vehicle theft /100k215620
Domestic assault /100k390284
Total incidents /100k (all)3,7507,428

Total incidents over time

Schools

ClarindaClayton South
Total schools25
Government14
Independent01
Average ICSEA1,0701,013

See the full school list on each profile: Clarinda · Clayton South

Transport

ClarindaClayton South
Transport score6395
Train stations00
Bus stops3368
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)6948
Nearest train station (km)2.4 km1.3 km

Liveability

ClarindaClayton South
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants119
Parks1730
Playgrounds915
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs21
Distance to coast (km)6.5 km7.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)19.1 km20.2 km
Nearest beach (km)6.5 km7.6 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.9 km6.6 km

Population & growth

ClarindaClayton South
Population (2021)7,44113,381
Estimated 20257,49715,144
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate0.19%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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Data sources

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