Moving to Clayton (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Clayton 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 at a Glance
| Need | Clayton |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Cafes | 47 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 22 |
| Medical | 18 |
| Supermarkets | 10 |
| Pharmacies | 6 |
Your First Week in Clayton
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Clayton has 18 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jessie McPherson Private Hospital | — | — |
| Monash Surgical Private | 252 - 256 Clayton Road | — |
| Monash University Health Service | — | — |
| Comprehensive Family HealthCare Oakleigh East | — | — |
| Capital Radiology | 1383 Centre Road, Clayton | — |
| Sports & Spinal | 1320 Centre Road | — |
Pharmacies: Campus Pharmacy, Vicky Melissas, Fultons, PharmaSave
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 2-4 Cooke Street
- Science Store
- The Monash Merchant — 28 Sports Walk
- India At Home — 131-133 Carinish Road
- Woolworths
- Monash Mini Merchant — 21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton
- Hong Kong Supermarket — 359 Clayton Road, Clayton
- Top Mart — 393 Clayton Road
- Sarawan Spices & Home Entertainment — 337 Clayton Road
- Alishaan India — 366 Clayton Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Clayton has 61 restaurants and 47 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Café Cinque Lire — 15 Innovation Walk
- Chayō — 351 Clayton Road
- The Meating House — 211B Wellington Road
- Little V Cafe — 211C Wellington Road
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Clayton has 22 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Carlson Avenue Reserve
- Evelyn Street Reserve
- Princes Highway Reserve
- Reg-Harris Reserve
- F.E. Hunt Reserve
- Jack Meade Reserve
If You Have Kids
Clayton has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Study Hub | — |
| John Monash Science School | 39 Innovation Walk |
| Amsleigh Park Primary School | 17 State Street |
| Clayton North Primary School | 1714-1716 Dandenong Road |
| St Peter’s Primary School | 16 Mary Street |
Cost of Living in Clayton
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/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?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Clayton Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Clayton
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- Clayton 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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