Clayton, VIC 3168 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Clayton is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3168, home to 18,988 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Monash local government area and roughly 18 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 18,988
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,494 /week
- Median personal income
- $594 /week
- Median family income
- $1,755 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Monash
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hotham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- John Monash Science School
- Clayton North Primary School
- St Peter's School
- Huntingdale Primary School
- Amsleigh Park Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 40 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 3 metro stops, 110 bus stops
- Wellington Rd/Princes Hwy
- North Rd/Princes Hwy
- Princes Hwy/North Rd
- Clayton Station
- Clayton Rail Replacement Bus Stop
Lifestyle & amenities
- 31 cafés
- 51 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 102 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
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, 17.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.1% of the 11,508 resolvable premises in Clayton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,617 across postcode 3168 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,949 property offences, 241 violent offences, 135 drug offences.
- Wider Monash LGA: 7,127 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Clayton?
Clayton (VIC 3168) had 18,988 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Monash local government area.
What is the median rent in Clayton?
The median advertised rent in Clayton is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Clayton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Clayton covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: John Monash Science School (0.2 km), Clayton North Primary School (0.4 km), St Peter's School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Clayton?
Clayton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Clayton?
Across postcode 3168, 2,617 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,949), violent (241), drug offences (135). 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 Clayton?
In Clayton, 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 (17.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Clayton?
114 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Clayton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 40 bus stops. 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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