Suburbs Clayton

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Clayton VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Clayton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Clayton VIC is 18,988 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clayton is $594 per week ($30,888 per year). Median rent in Clayton is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Clayton has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Clayton has a population density of 2427.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clayton is India. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clayton is $2,000.

There were 2,424 recorded offences in Clayton in 2025-25, a rate of 128 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,323 offences).

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📍 Clayton, Victoria — 37.9153°S, 145.1290°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (20)

Clayton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Clayton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$594/wk
$30,888 per year
#7184 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
#1854 of 14,663
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Median Age
28years
10 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Clayton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (10,197) Female 46.3% (8,790)

Population Density

2427.8
people per km²
18,988 people · 7.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,755
Family income/wk

Clayton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Clayton Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.4% 1,142 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
47.6% 1,039 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Clayton Country of Birth

Australia
38.5%
India
28.8%
China
20.8%
Greece
3.4%
Indonesia
2.4%
Hong Kong
1.9%
Bangladesh
1.9%
England
1.1%
Iran
0.9%
Cambodia
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Clayton Religion

No Religion
37.2%
Hinduism
16.1%
Catholic
14.9%
Not stated
10.1%
Buddhism
7.4%
Eastern Orthodox
6.1%
Islam
5.4%
Other Religions Tot
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Clayton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
90.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
4.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Clayton Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
38.8%
Other
13.5%
Hindi
9.4%
Greek
9.1%
Gujarati
8.7%
SAL Tot
7.6%
IAL Punjabi
6.4%
Cantonese
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Clayton Employment

💼
Employed full-time
29.8% 4,533 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.5% 4,175 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.7% 1,012 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.0% 5,474 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Clayton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.9%
Postgraduate Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.7%
Certificate III/IV
10.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Clayton Occupation

Professionals
35.2%
Community & Personal Service
11.4%
Labourers
10.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Sales Workers
7.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.1%
Managers
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Clayton Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.5%
Engineering
17.8%
Information Technology
14.7%
Health
11.7%
Society & Culture
9.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Education
4.1%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Architecture & Building
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Clayton Dwelling Types

Separate house
45.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
28.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
26.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Clayton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.6%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Clayton Marital Status

💍
Married
30.0% 5,223
↔️
Separated
1.8% 308
📋
Divorced
4.6% 810
🕊️
Widowed
3.6% 627
👤
Never married
60.0% 10,452

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Clayton Ancestry

Chinese
24.1%
Other
22.0%
Indian
13.2%
English
10.7%
Australian
9.4%
Greek
5.2%
Italian
3.7%
Irish
2.7%
Vietnamese
2.5%
Filipino
2.4%
Scottish
2.2%
Sri Lankan
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Clayton School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
37.9%
Primary — Government
22.3%
Secondary — Government
13.9%
Pre-school
10.3%
Primary — Catholic
6.3%
Secondary — Catholic
5.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Clayton Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.9% 1,708
✅
No need for assistance
95.1% 33,069

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Clayton Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.9% 2,187
—
Not a volunteer
86.1% 13,596

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Clayton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.8%
$800-$999/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Clayton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.2%
Did not go to work
16.5%
Walked only
7.7%
Train
6.1%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Bus
4.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.3%
Bicycle
1.1%
Other
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.3%
Tram/Light Rail
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Clayton Car Ownership

0 vehicles
16.9%
1 vehicle
46.0%
2 vehicles
27.0%
3 vehicles
6.6%
4+ vehicles
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Clayton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.8%
2 bedrooms
32.8%
3 bedrooms
38.7%
4 bedrooms
15.8%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Clayton Population Mobility

38.8%
moved in the last year
71.7%
moved in the last 5 years
9.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Clayton Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
180
Indigenous residents
35,277
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Clayton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,176
Asthma
413
Diabetes
299
Arthritis
223
Heart disease
196
Lung condition
107
Kidney disease
102
Cancer
98
Stroke
93
Dementia
63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Clayton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Clayton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.3%
Couple — no children
35.7%
Couple — no children under 15
14.2%
One parent — no children under 15
8.6%
One parent — children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Clayton Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.0% 4
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 11
🏅
Previously served
0.4% 61
👤
Never served
99.5% 15,802

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Clayton Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
7.2% 1,138
—
Did not provide
92.8% 14,582

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Clayton Children Ever Born

No children
65.5%
1 child
13.1%
2 children
14.7%
3 children
4.6%
4 children
1.7%
5+ children
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Clayton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951–1960
200
1961–1970
439
1971–1980
276
1981–1990
493
1991–2000
624
2001–2010
1,855
2011–2015
1,765
2016
818
2017
1,095
2018
1,541
2019
2,034
2020
855
2021
130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Clayton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5–14 hours
22.0%
15–29 hours
7.2%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
44.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Clayton Household Size

1 person
25.9%
2 persons
32.6%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
14.6%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Clayton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
10,627
Moved from VIC
4,551
Moved — same area (SA2)
1,150
Moved from overseas
397
Moved from NSW
154
Moved from QLD
119
Moved from TAS
83
Moved from WA
64
Moved from SA
58
Moved from NT
42
Moved from ACT
25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Clayton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
93.7%
Step family — no other children
3.8%
Intact family — other children present
1.0%
Blended family — no other children
0.9%
Other couple — children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Clayton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2,424 total

Theft
1,323
Assault
205
Break & Enter
191
Justice Procedures
180
Property Damage
153
Fraud
134
Drug Offences
117
Weapons
54
Public Order
50
Robbery
15
Traffic
1
Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Clayton Schools

20
schools nearby
13
government
1062
avg ICSEA score
8,538
total students
Pinewood Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 947 students
1161
ICSEA
John Monash Science School Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 656 students
1127
ICSEA
Huntingdale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 414 students
1120
ICSEA
Mount Waverley Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 443 students
1119
ICSEA
Fitra Community School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 68 students
1099
ICSEA
Amsleigh Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 345 students
1093
ICSEA
Clarinda Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 334 students
1082
ICSEA
St Peter's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 133 students
1082
ICSEA
St Andrew's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 319 students
1074
ICSEA
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 135 students
1065
ICSEA
Clayton North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 221 students
1064
ICSEA
Cheshire School Independent
Primary · 1-6 · 22 students
1052
ICSEA
Westall Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 309 students
1017
ICSEA
Clayton South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 102 students
1008
ICSEA
Minaret College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,929 students
998
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Clayton Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,494/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Clayton

≈ $6,474/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,094/wk
Rent share 26.8%

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Clayton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Chadstone
Pop: 9,552 Income: $880/wk Rent: $421/wk
Doveton
Pop: 9,603 Income: $581/wk Rent: $320/wk
Braybrook
Pop: 9,682 Income: $622/wk Rent: $312/wk
Mount Evelyn
Pop: 9,799 Income: $828/wk Rent: $365/wk
Oakleigh South
Pop: 9,851 Income: $770/wk Rent: $418/wk
Keilor Downs
Pop: 9,857 Income: $586/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton

What is the population of Clayton VIC?

The population of Clayton VIC is 18,988 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2427.8 people per km².Clayton is ranked #161 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clayton?

The median personal income in Clayton VIC is $594 per week, or $30,888 per year.The median household income is $1,494 per week.Family income is $1,755 per week.Clayton is ranked #7,184 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clayton?

Median rent in Clayton VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Clayton ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clayton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clayton VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clayton?

The median age in Clayton VIC is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clayton a good suburb to live in?

Clayton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 18,988.The median income is $594/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20569. All dollar figures in AUD.