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Victoria · Postcode 3169
Clayton South postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 20 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Clayton South at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Clayton South vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Clayton South | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,630 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $381 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,997 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3169 covers Clayton South, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Kingston (Vic.).
According to the 2021 Census, Clayton South has a population of 13,381 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,630, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 34 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Clayton South includes a median weekly rent of $381, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,997, with 4,783 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 40.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clayton South scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Clayton South area, including Westall Secondary College, St Andrew's School, Westall Primary School and others.
Clayton South is part of the Dandenong statistical area in Victoria.
Clayton South details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3169 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 13,381 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,630/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $685/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $381 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,997 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 7.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1686/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,783 |
| Australian Citizens | 64.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.9388113 |
| Longitude | 145.1267061 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Dandenong |
| Local Government | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Federal Electorate | Hotham |
| State Electorate | Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,888 (14.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,762 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,010 (37.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,649 (19.8%) |
| 65+ years | 2,077 (15.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 811 (6.1%) |
| Asthma | 752 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 743 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 401 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 265 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 128 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 76 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 426 (9.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,996 (42.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,571 (33.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 708 (15.1%) |
Schools in Clayton South
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Clayton South. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.