Clarkson vs Dayton
Property investment comparison - Clarkson, WA 6030 vs Dayton, WA 6055
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Clarkson wins 1, Dayton wins 1. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Clarkson | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $850K | $850K |
| Median unit price | $630K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.35% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.20% | - |
| 1-year house growth | +17.2% | +17.3%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | +75.6% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 13,904 | 5,507 |
Clarkson vs Dayton: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $850K in Clarkson and $850K in Dayton.
Over the past year house prices moved +17.2% in Clarkson and +17.3% in Dayton (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Dayton, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 1.1% in Clarkson and 3.5% in Dayton, so landlords in Clarkson face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Clarkson is the bigger suburb, with a population of 13,904 against 5,507, roughly 2.5 times the size of Dayton; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Dayton for recent price momentum, Clarkson for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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