Clayton
VIC 3168 • Greater Melbourne
About Clayton
Clayton is a unique suburb dominated by Monash University and its surrounding medical precinct, home to 19,000 residents in Monash municipality, 18 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Cranbourne and Pakenham lines serve Clayton station, while the university, Monash Medical Centre, and research institutes make it a major employment hub. Student accommodation and rental properties define much of the housing.
The diverse food scene reflects the international student population—Clayton Road offers Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines at student-friendly prices. The synchrotron and biomedical precinct represent cutting-edge research. Clayton attracts students, academics, medical professionals, and investors seeking exposure to the education and health employment cluster in Melbourne's most significant university suburb.
Clayton falls under postcode 3168 and is governed by Monash Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCentre Road Clayton 3168 VIC -
WoolworthsNo. M02 M-City 2107 Dandenong Road Clayton 3168 VIC
Schools
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1714 Dandenong Road
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16 Mary Street
Housing 2021 Census
107 state housing + 41 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 3,122
- 2. China 2,796
- 3. Sri Lanka 679
- 4. Malaysia 642
- 5. Greece 517
- 6. Vietnam 423
- 7. Philippines 356
- 8. Indonesia 343
- 9. Italy 270
- 10. Nepal 270
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)