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Clayton South

VIC 3169 · Kingston

13,381 (2021) → 15,144 est. (2025)

90
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

13,381
Population
$961K
Median house (2024)
67
Safety score
95
Transport score

Clayton South is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3169, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $961K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Clayton South has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.

20.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
7.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

13,381
Population
34
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,630
vs NSW median-11.9%
Bachelor degree or higher56.2%
Born in Australia33.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,678 / 528 / 1,574

Top countries of birth: India (14.92%), China (8.24%), Greece (5.3%), Vietnam (4.54%), Sri Lanka (2.77%)

Top languages: Mandarin (10.67%), Greek (9.25%), Vietnamese (4.53%), Cantonese (3.97%), Punjabi (3.86%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$961K-5.5%
Median house (2024)
$575K+11.2%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

67
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

42
Break & enter dwelling314/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
83
Motor vehicle theft620/100k
38
Domestic assault284/100k
4
Robbery30/100k
39
Non-domestic assault291/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 994 (all categories, latest year)7,428 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

64

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

209
Within 10km5 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1078 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Fitra Community SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1095
  • Westall Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
  • Clayton South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
  • Westall Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 974
  • Westall Secondary College-Westall English Language CentreSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1074
  • Christway CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1118
  • Spring Parks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 976
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1096
  • Minaret CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 997
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1002
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - ClaytonSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
  • Springvale Park Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 970
  • Springvale Rise Primary School-Springvale Road CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
  • Spring Parks Primary School-Valley CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
  • Noble Park English Language School-Springvale CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
  • Clarinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1065

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Metro
68Bus
CBD commute (est.)48 min (metro)
Nearest train stationWestall Railway (1.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

220 in suburbSupermarkets
4819 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4230 in suburbParks
2315 in suburbPlaygrounds
1Pools
135 in suburbGyms
32 in suburbDog parks
431 in suburbGPs
172 in suburbPharmacies
101 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
8441 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachParkdale Beach (7.6 km)
Nearest hospitalHolmesglen Private Hospital (6.6 km)
Nearest vet2.0 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (39.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

37

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

13
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
84
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

40

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

42
Parks
1
Nature reserves
32
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

42

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
5
Galleries
4
Libraries
1
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

60

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

6
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.90

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Kingston

Clarinda$1.07M63transportDingley Village$963K53transportHeatherton$1.07M51transportOakleigh South$1.08M77transportMoorabbin AirportData not available55transportBraesideData not available45transport

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Frequently asked questions about Clayton South

Is Clayton South safe?

Clayton South has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,428 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Clayton South?

In Clayton South, the .

How far is Clayton South from Melbourne CBD?

Clayton South is about 20.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Clayton South?

Clayton South has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1013 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Clayton South?

Clayton South has a transport score of 95/100 and 68 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.