Clayton
VIC 3168 · Monash
18,988 (2021) → 28,035 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Clayton is a moderate growth suburb in Monash, VIC 3168, about 19km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 10km inland. Clayton has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3168 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (16.44%), China (14.73%), Sri Lanka (3.58%), Malaysia (3.38%), Greece (2.72%)
Top languages: Mandarin (17.45%), Greek (4.57%), Hindi (3.47%), Gujarati (3.05%), Cantonese (2.96%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1085 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- John Monash Science SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1127
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1082
- Clayton North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - ClaytonSecondary · Independent
- Monash Children's Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Huntingdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1120
- Westall Secondary College-Westall English Language CentreSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- Westall Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 966
- Clarinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1082
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1074
- Westall Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1017
- Minaret CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 998
- Clayton South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1008
- Amsleigh Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1093
- Cheshire SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1052
- St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1049
- Fitra Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1099
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton
Is Clayton safe?
Clayton has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 9,727 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Clayton?
In Clayton, the .
How far is Clayton from Melbourne CBD?
Clayton is about 18.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1091 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Clayton?
Clayton has a transport score of 99/100, including 1 train station and 90 bus stops.