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Clayton vs Huntingdale

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ClaytonHuntingdale
Active5214
Safety2129
Wealth1445
Value658
Parks780
Cafés8788
Transit5097
Green space186
Active & healthy4032
Schools nearby (OSM)5410
Median rent$400/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,214,000$1,280,000
House sales this quarter287
Population18,9881,949
Full profile Clayton in full Huntingdale 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 Huntingdale?

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

Which is cheaper, Clayton or Huntingdale?

Clayton has the lower median house price of the two ($1,214,000 vs $1,280,000).

Should I live in Clayton or Huntingdale?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →