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Clayton South

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3169
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CLAYTON SOUTH ranks 145th in VIC when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of 4.59% for the past year is lower than average compared to its 24.2% growth within a five-year period.

Also in CLAYTON SOUTH, the median home price is sitting at $979,000, and the average rent at $635, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a 3.37% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a -0.46% drop in CLAYTON SOUTH based on a decrease in median home prices for the past three months.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that this suburb obtained a 4.41% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 3292nd on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Clayton South is a middle-ring suburb in Melbourne’s south-east, located within the City of Kingston. The suburb is situated approximately 19 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne central business district and is bordered by Clarinda, Heatherton, Springvale South and Oakleigh South.

Clayton South recorded a population of around 11,000 at the 2021 census, reflecting its predominantly residential character and pockets of industrial land use. The demographic profile includes families, professionals and older residents, with a median age slightly above the metropolitan average.

Household incomes are generally close to the Melbourne median, and home-ownership rates are moderate to high compared with those in inner-city suburbs. Housing in Clayton South is dominated by detached dwellings on traditional suburban blocks, alongside some townhouse developments and limited low-rise apartment construction. Residential density remains low to moderate, with incremental infill development occurring primarily near arterial roads.

Public transport access is primarily bus-based, with no railway station located within Clayton South itself. Residents typically access train services at nearby stations, including Westall, Clayton and Noble Park, which connect to the metropolitan rail network. Bus routes operate along Centre Road, Westall Road and Warrigal Road, providing links to surrounding suburbs, shopping centres and employment precincts. Road connectivity is a defining feature, with Westall Road, Centre Road, Warrigal Road and the Princes Highway facilitating east–west and north–south travel across Melbourne’s south-east.

Clayton South contains several light industrial and commercial precincts, particularly toward its southern and eastern areas, which contribute to local employment. Retail and service amenities within the suburb are limited and are generally accessed through small neighbourhood strips and nearby centres such as Clarinda, Clayton and Springvale. Larger retail and employment hubs, including Chadstone Shopping Centre and the Moorabbin industrial area, are accessible within a short driving distance.

Educational facilities in and around Clayton South include primary schools within the suburb and access to secondary schools in neighbouring areas. Tertiary institutions such as Monash University and Holmesglen Institute are located nearby and influence local commuting patterns.

Recreational amenities include local parks, sporting reserves and shared walking and cycling paths that support informal recreation. Open space is distributed across neighbourhood reserves rather thanextensivee central parklands.

Clayton South’s character is shaped by its family-oriented housing, road-based connectivity and proximity to industrial, education and employment precincts within Melbourne’s middle south-east.

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