Clunes vs Eltham
The verdict
Clunes is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.57M in Eltham. Eltham is closer to the coast (17.9 km vs 19.1 km).
Scores
ClunesEltham
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 50 |
| Transport | 73 | 71 |
| Education | 66 | 64 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 907 | 332 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,855 | $1,978 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.6% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Clunes Stable · Eltham Stable
Property
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.57M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 221 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 221 | 301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 331 | 301 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,536 | 2,410 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,075 |
Transport
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 71 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.1 km | 17.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 609.2 km | 605.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.4 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Clunes | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 907 | 332 |
| Estimated 2025 | 929 | 340 |
| Projected 2041 | 963 | 353 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.60% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Clunes or Eltham?
Clunes is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.57M.
Which has better schools, Clunes or Eltham?
Eltham has a higher average school ICSEA (Clunes 1056 vs Eltham 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clunes or Eltham?
Clunes has the higher transport score (Clunes 73/100 vs Eltham 71/100).
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