Clayton South
VIC 3169 • Greater Melbourne
About Clayton South
Clayton South is a diverse suburb of 13,400 residents in Melbourne's southeastern corridor, adjacent to Monash University's Clayton campus. The suburb developed from the 1970s and offers affordable housing near major employment. The Cranbourne and Pakenham lines provide rail access.
The community is notably multicultural, with significant Asian populations reflecting Monash University's influence. Affordable housing attracts students and families. Clayton South suits those seeking southeastern Melbourne with university access and multicultural community at accessible prices.
Clayton South falls under postcode 3169 and is governed by Kingston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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88 Rosebank Avenue
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1166 Centre Road
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539 Clayton Road
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96 Bunney Road
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Fairbank Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 1,997
- 2. China 1,102
- 3. Greece 709
- 4. Vietnam 608
- 5. Sri Lanka 371
- 6. Cambodia 356
- 7. Malaysia 289
- 8. Philippines 280
- 9. Italy 194
- 10. New Zealand 135
- 11. Hong Kong 121
- 12. South Korea 118
- 13. Nepal 106
- 14. Pakistan 101
- 15. Mauritius 97
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)