Clayton is Melbourne’s university suburb powerhouse — 20km from the CBD, home to Monash University’s main campus and a growing medical and technology research precinct. The suburb delivers some of Melbourne’s most consistent rental demand from students, academics and healthcare professionals attached to Monash Medical Centre.
Clayton Market Snapshot 2026
| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $1.08M | $490k |
| Rental Yield | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Annual Growth | +6.4% | +5.2% |
| Median Rent (pw) | $550 | $420 |
| Days on Market | 26 | 28 |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | 1.6% |
GeeVee Investment Score — Clayton
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Rental Yield | 9/10 |
| Capital Growth | 7/10 |
| Tenant Demand | 9/10 |
| Infrastructure | 8/10 |
| Value Entry | 8/10 |
| GeeVee Score | 8.2/10 |
Clayton is one of Melbourne’s strongest yield plays — 5.8% gross on units from a sub-$500k entry point, backed by structural university rental demand that does not fluctuate with market cycles.
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Clayton Property FAQs
Is Clayton a good investment suburb?
Clayton scores 8.2/10 on the GeeVee Investment Score. With Monash University as the anchor tenant demand driver, 5.8% gross unit yield, low vacancy (1.3%) and a sub-$500k unit entry point, it is one of Melbourne’s strongest pure yield investment cases.
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