Clayton South vs Heatherton
The verdict
Clayton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.14M in Heatherton. Clayton South rates higher for transport (95 vs 51). Heatherton is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 7.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Heatherton rates higher (81 vs 67/100 in Clayton South).
Scores
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 67 |
| Transport | 95 | 51 |
| Education | 82 | 77 |
| Liveability | 93 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,381 | 2,826 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,630 | $2,088 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.2% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 33.0% | 60.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Clayton South — · Heatherton —
Property
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $961K | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $575K | $455K |
| House price YoY | -5.5% | -6.5% |
| 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
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 248 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 620 | 354 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 284 | 318 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,428 | 5,945 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clayton South · Heatherton
Transport
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 1 |
| Parks | 30 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 19.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Clayton South | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,381 | 2,826 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,144 | 3,019 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 1.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clayton South or Heatherton?
Heatherton has the higher residential safety score (Clayton South 67/100 vs Heatherton 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Clayton South or Heatherton?
Clayton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Clayton South or Heatherton?
Heatherton has a higher average school ICSEA (Clayton South 1013 vs Heatherton 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clayton South or Heatherton?
Clayton South has the higher transport score (Clayton South 95/100 vs Heatherton 51/100).
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