Moving to Clayton South (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Clayton South in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Clayton South at a Glance
| Need | Clayton South |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 15 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Clayton South
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Clayton South has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Radiology | 1383 Centre Road, Clayton | — |
| Sports & Spinal | 1320 Centre Road | — |
| Medifirst Family Clinic | 1381 Centre Road, Clayton | — |
| BFC Podiatry | — | — |
| Monash Doctors Surgery | — | — |
| Bourke Road Family Medical Practice | — | — |
Pharmacies: Vicky Melissas, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 1389-1391 Centre Road, Clayton
- Top Mart — 393 Clayton Road
- Alishaan India — 366 Clayton Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Clayton South has 21 restaurants and 6 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Mercury Inn — 1288 Centre Road
- Clayton food Hut
- Lunch Hour Cafe
- Sports Bar
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Clayton South.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Clayton South has 15 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Bald Hill Park
- Heatherton Park
- Namatjira Park
- The Grange Reserve
- Deals Road Reserve
- Jackson Green Park
If You Have Kids
Clayton South has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s Primary School | 96 Bunney Road |
| Westall Primary School | 17-33 Fairbank Road |
| Westall Secondary College | 88-128 Rosebank Avenue |
| Spring Parks Primary School West Campus | 24 Erica Street |
| Clayton South Primary School | 539 Clayton Road |
Cost of Living in Clayton South
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Clayton South?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Family Guide to Clayton South
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- Clayton South Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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