Clayton vs Huntingdale
The verdict
Clayton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.22M in Huntingdale. Clayton rates higher for transport (99 vs 80). Clayton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 62 min).
Scores
ClaytonHuntingdale
| Clayton | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 88 |
| Transport | 99 | 80 |
| Education | 88 | 88 |
| Liveability | 98 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clayton | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,988 | 1,949 |
| Median age | 28 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,494 | $1,996 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 58.5% |
| Born in Australia | 27.2% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Clayton Moderate Growth · Huntingdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Clayton | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $682K | $488K |
| House price YoY | -12.4% | -3.8% |
| 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 | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 416 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 674 | 1,026 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 263 | 103 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,727 | 7,183 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clayton | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Clayton · Huntingdale
Transport
| Clayton | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 80 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 90 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 660 m |
Liveability
| Clayton | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 83 | 10 |
| Parks | 50 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.7 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Clayton | Huntingdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,988 | 1,949 |
| Estimated 2025 | 28,035 | 2,131 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,420 | 2,507 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.23% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clayton or Huntingdale?
Clayton has the higher residential safety score (Clayton 58/100 vs Huntingdale 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Clayton or Huntingdale?
Clayton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.22M.
Which has better public transport, Clayton or Huntingdale?
Clayton has the higher transport score (Clayton 99/100 vs Huntingdale 80/100).
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