Clarkefield, VIC 3430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Clarkefield is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3430, home to 303 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hume local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 39 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,699 /week
- Median personal income
- $852 /week
- Median family income
- $2,042 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Macedon Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,334
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Red Rock Christian College
- Bolinda Primary School
- Riddells Creek Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 2 bus stops
- Clarkefield Station/Station St
- Clarkefield Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 38.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.2% of the 137 resolvable premises in Clarkefield. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 51 across postcode 3430 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 34 property offences, 6 drug offences, 3 public order offences.
- Wider Macedon Ranges LGA: 4,801 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Clarkefield?
Clarkefield (VIC 3430) had 303 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Macedon Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Clarkefield?
The median advertised rent in Clarkefield is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Clarkefield?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Clarkefield covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Red Rock Christian College (5.4 km), Bolinda Primary School (5.5 km), Riddells Creek Primary School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Clarkefield?
Clarkefield is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Clarkefield?
Across postcode 3430, 51 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (34), drug offences (6), public order (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Clarkefield?
In Clarkefield, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (38 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Clarkefield?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Clarkefield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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