Clayton is Melbourne’s university suburb investment story, anchored by Monash University’s main campus and the expanding Monash Health precinct. GeeVee scores Clayton 7.8/10 in 2026, with student apartment yields among the highest in Melbourne’s southeast.
GeeVee Investment Score: 7.8/10
| Factor | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rental yield | 9/10 | Student apartments 5.6%, standard units 4.7%, houses 2.8% |
| Tenant demand | 10/10 | Monash University 50,000+ students, Monash Health 10,000+ staff |
| Infrastructure | 7/10 | Clayton train station, Monash Freeway, Huntingdale Road |
| Capital growth | 7/10 | +5.4% YoY, steady institutional demand floor |
| Affordability | 8/10 | Median $1.02M houses, student apartments from $280k |
| Supply risk | 6/10 | Active student apartment pipeline — select carefully |
Clayton Market Snapshot 2026
| Metric | Houses | Student Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $1,020,000 | $280k-$420k |
| Gross rental yield | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| 12-month growth | +5.4% | +3.8% |
| Median weekly rent | $550 | $300-$420 |
| Vacancy rate | 1.2% | 2.8% (semester-dependent) |
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