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Clayton

Eastern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $1,290,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $695,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 10,407
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 24.6%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Clayton Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.3M
House Growth
+55% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$695K
Unit Growth
+44% 2014-2024
3BR House
$640/week
2BR House
$550/week
3BR Unit
$678/week
2BR Unit
$600/week

Clayton Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 10,407 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
1,976
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 189 9.6%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,577 79.8%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 46 2.3%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 58 2.9%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 105 5.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Clayton Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

18,988
Total Population
2,428
People/km² Density
24.6%
Chinese Population
Well Above Avg

Main Ethnicities

1
Chinese
4,667 people
24.6%
2
Indian
2,556 people
13.5%
3
English
2,065 people
10.9%
4
Aust
1,823 people
9.6%
5
Greek
996 people
5.3%

Transport

21.8 km
Distance to CBD
25 mins
Drive to CBD
58 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

Clayton Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Local Schools 1

95.6 Score

John Monash Science School

Selective Co-ed

Nearby Top Schools 6

95.9 Score

Huntingtower School

Private Co-ed Mount Waverley
88.0 Score

Mazenod College

Private Co-ed Mulgrave
86.6 Score

Avila College

Private Co-ed Mount Waverley
76.3 Score

Mount Waverley Secondary College

Public Co-ed Mount Waverley
73.8 Score

Heatherton Christian College

Private Co-ed Clarinda
65.6 Score

Wellington Secondary College

Public Co-ed Mulgrave

Suburbs Near CLAYTON

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 8 nearby suburbs
CLARINDA
$1.1M House
$836K Unit
CLAYTON SOUTH
$995K House
$720K Unit
MOUNT WAVERLEY
$1.6M House
$1.1M Unit
MULGRAVE
$1.1M House
$690K Unit
NOTTING HILL
$1.2M House
$400K Unit
OAKLEIGH EAST
$1.1M House
$936K Unit
OAKLEIGH SOUTH
$1.2M House
$815K Unit
SPRINGVALE
$932K House
$628K Unit

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📍 About Clayton

CLAYTON is located in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 18,988 residents across the area, creating a density of 2428 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $1.3M, representing substantial growth of 55% over the past 10 years, while median unit prices sit at $0.7M, having increased 44% over the same period.

Education: The area benefits from strong educational options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results highlighting the selective John Monash Science School ranked #5 among public schools, complemented by the nearby private Huntingtower School which holds the #6 ranking among private institutions.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 10407 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.53 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it slightly above the state average for safety.

Demographics: The suburb has a significant multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 24.60% of the population (approximately 4,671 people), representing a large and established Chinese community.

Transport: Clayton sits approximately 21.8km from the CBD, offering a 25-minute drive to the city centre, and enjoys convenient public transport access through its train station serving both the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.