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Clayfield, QLD 4011

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$2,115,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$820,000

market range $750K-$1.0M

Gross Yield (units)

3.8%

1yr Growth (houses)

+10.4%

market range +7.5% to +15.0%

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Clayfield market and investor summary

Clayfield sits in QLD, postcode 4011. House prices have moved +10.4% over the past year and +25.0% over three years. At 1.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Clayfield: people, income and schools

About 10,897 people live in Clayfield, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 37, broadly working-age, and families account for 56% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $101,000 a year, or roughly $1,950 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 45 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 6.4 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 69 for walkability and 34 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
10,897
+6% over 5yr
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$101,000/yr
Households renting
43%
Family households
56%
Socio-economic rank
10/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
45
avg ICSEA 1149
Unemployment
3.8%
Distance to CBD
6.4 km
Walk score
69/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Clayfield

What should I check before investing in Clayfield?

Clayfield has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +10.4% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +25.0% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Clayfield?

The median property price in Clayfield, QLD 4011 is $820K for units.

What rental yield does Clayfield show?

The gross rental yield in Clayfield is 3.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Clayfield?

House prices in Clayfield are up 10.4% over the past year and up 25.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Clayfield?

The current vacancy rate in Clayfield is 1.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Clayfield?

Clayfield has a population of approximately 10,897 residents, with a median age of 37.

What schools are near Clayfield?

There are 45 schools within roughly 5km of Clayfield. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Clayfield's population growing?

The population of Clayfield has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Clayfield from the CBD?

Clayfield is about 6.4 km from the CBD.

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