Clayton South Property Market Overview (2026)
Clayton South sits in the solid middle-market position. The suburb offers solid value relative to its amenity base — growing infrastructure with 74 verified local businesses.
Price Estimates
| Property Type | Estimated Median | Monthly Mortgage (est.)* |
|---|---|---|
| House | $750K–$1.1M | $3,000–$4,400 |
| Unit/Apartment | $420K–$600K | $1,700–$2,400 |
Estimates based on Clayton South’s market positioning. Mortgage estimates assume 20% deposit, 6.5% variable rate, 30-year term. For current sales data, check REIV or Domain.
What Drives Property Value in Clayton South
Property prices in any suburb reflect three things: what is already there, what is coming, and how easy it is to get to the CBD. Here is how Clayton South stacks up:
| Amenity Factor | Clayton South | Impact on Value |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 8 | Strong — school zones drive family demand |
| Parks | 15 | High — green space is a premium driver |
| Dining & Cafes | 27 | Growing |
| Medical | 6 | Strong — healthcare proximity matters |
| Supermarkets | 3 | Convenient |
| Gyms & Fitness | 3 | Some options |
Total amenity score: 74. Solid infrastructure that supports steady demand.
Schools (Key Value Driver)
Clayton South has 8 schools — school zone boundaries are one of the strongest price drivers in Melbourne property:
| 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 |
| Fitra Community School | 43-45 Westall Road |
| Heatherton Christian College | 316-332 Kingston Road |
| Noriter Bilingual Early Learning Centre | 478 Haughton Road, Clayton South |
Check zone boundaries at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Rental Market
| Unit Type | Weekly Rent (est.) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $300–$400 |
| 2 Bedroom | $400–$520 |
| 3 Bedroom | $520–$700 |
Rental yield estimate: 4.0–4.5% (higher yields in more affordable suburbs).
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for full cost breakdown.
Before You Buy in Clayton South
- Check school zones — findmyschool.vic.gov.au determines your designated school
- Review planning overlays — heritage, flood, bushfire at your local council
- Check flood risk — planning.vic.gov.au
- Attend auctions — quoted ranges in Clayton South are guides, not guarantees
- Get a building inspection — non-negotiable for any house purchase
- Talk to locals — knock on a neighbour’s door. They will tell you what agents won’t
Key Links for Clayton South Property Research
- Domain — current listings and recent sales
- realestate.com.au — price history and suburb profiles
- REIV — quarterly median prices (the official data)
- ABS Census — population and demographic data
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Clayton South
- Best Cafes in Clayton South
- Best Bars in Clayton South
- Cost of Living in Clayton South
- Clayton South Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Clayton South
- Is Clayton South Safe?
- 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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