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Clayton vs Clayton South

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ClaytonClayton South
Active5243
Safety2140
Wealth1421
Value621
Parks7854
Cafés8748
Transit5013
Green space1848
Active & healthy4055
Schools nearby (OSM)5426
Median rent$400/wk $381/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,214,000$992,500
House sales this quarter2810
Population18,98813,381
Full profile Clayton in full Clayton South in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Clayton safer than Clayton South?

Clayton South scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Clayton or Clayton South?

Clayton South has the lower median house price of the two ($992,500 vs $1,214,000).

Should I live in Clayton or Clayton South?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Clayton or Clayton South.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →