Clayton - Central, VIC 3012
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $401/wk Median
- 56.0% Renters
Clayton - Central Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.1k
- Median age
- 30
- Median weekly rent
- $401
- To the CBD
- 18.6km
- Walkability
- 8.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Clayton - Central Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Clayton - Central for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 56.0% of the suburb's 12,052 residents rent.
Around Clayton - Central
Clayton - Central Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Clayton - Central Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Clayton - Central
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Clayton - Central
Real questions renters ask before moving to Clayton - Central.
Is Clayton - Central walkable?
Clayton - Central carries a walkability score of 8.5/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Clayton - Central?
Locals describe Clayton - Central as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 12,052, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Clayton - Central?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Clayton - Central is $401. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $401 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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