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Victoria · Postcode 3168
Clayton postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 19 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Clayton 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 vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Clayton | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,494 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 28 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.7% +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 3168 covers Clayton, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 19 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Monash.
According to the 2021 Census, Clayton has a population of 18,988 with a median age of 28. The median weekly household income is $1,494, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 86 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Clayton includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 6,126 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 63.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clayton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Clayton area, including John Monash Science School, Clayton North Primary School, St Peter's School and others.
Clayton is part of the Monash statistical area in Victoria.
Clayton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3168 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 18,988 |
| Median Age | 28 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,494/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $594/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2428/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,126 |
| Australian Citizens | 45.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 86 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.9211962 |
| Longitude | 145.1320653 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Monash |
| Local Government | Monash |
| Federal Electorate | Hotham |
| State Electorate | Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,568 (8.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 5,378 (28.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,899 (41.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,226 (11.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,924 (10.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 907 (4.8%) |
| Arthritis | 693 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 602 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 359 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 231 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 170 (0.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 107 (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 | 1,019 (16.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,765 (46.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,625 (27.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 604 (10.0%) |
Schools in Clayton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Clayton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Clayton
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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.