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VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council

Clayton South, VIC, 3169

Current weather

13.7°CRain showers

78% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11.5° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability score

57.1/100

987th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Clayton South is a mid-sized suburb in the Kingston (Vic.) area, home to around 13,381 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,288 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+3%), roughly 96.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
13,381
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,630
Dwelling vacancy
10.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
588 of 5,376
Median monthly mortgage
$1,997
Employment rate
56.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
297 / 1,574 / 528

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,288
Against the person
116
Against property
1,020
Rate per 1,000 residents
96.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 115 residents
State safety percentile
74.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+3%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage69
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft100
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle269
  • B49 Other Theft141
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception247

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,017
  • Clayton South Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Fitra Community SchoolPrimary
  • St Andrew's SchoolPrimary
  • Westall Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Westall Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

90 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Westall Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Westall Railway Station
  • Westall Station
  • Westall Station
  • Westall Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 27/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CLAYTON ROAD, SYLVANDER STREET26 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

147 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    UNIT 1 1464 CENTRE ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Withdrawn
  • Alteration & additions to the existing dwelling (first floor extension)
    1 36 LANARK STREET CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Withdrawn
  • Subdivide the land into two (2) lots
    1 46 BEVAN AVENUE CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of one (1) double-storey dwelling to the side of an existing dwelling
    14 TARAGO CRESCENT CLAYTON SOUTH 3169NOD issued by a delegate
  • The use of the land for automotive mechanical repair workshop
    548 CLAYTON ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Withdrawn
  • The construction of an awning to an existing warehouse
    630 HEATHERTON ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Covenant F205205
    16 MEPPEL DRIVE CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Withdrawn
  • The development of three (3) dwellings
    21 HELENA STREET CLAYTON SOUTH 3169NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    28 KNIGHT STREET CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    50 MAIN ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four (4) dwellings
    1 689 HEATHERTON ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Lapsed
  • The development of two (2) dwellings and to alter access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2
    27 WESTALL ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Develop the land for a dwelling extension on a lot less than 300 square metres
    1 42 TENNYSON AVENUE CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the land into Two (2) Lots
    7 HADKINSON STREET CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for Car Sales
    155 WESTALL ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and carry out works, in accordance with the endorsed plans and subject to the following conditions
    532 CLAYTON ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into One Hundred and Twenty-Nine (129) Lots
    2 MAIN ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    28 MAIN ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    26 MAIN ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of four (4) dwellings
    64 BEVAN AVENUE CLAYTON SOUTH 3169NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    11 WORDSWORTH AVENUE CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    17 HADKINSON STREET CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    7 Beswick StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use the land for car sales
    266 OSBORNE AVENUE CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment
    1 17 WESTALL ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Withdrawn
  • The development of a mezzanine extension to the existing warehouse and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    Unit 20 536 Clayton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for car sales
    6 PRESTIGE DRIVE CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of one (1) internally illuminated business identification sign.
    630 Heatherton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed mezzanine addition to an existing warehouse
    20 140 FAIRBANK ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169In progress
  • The development of an extension to the existing warehouse and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    1 13 Libbett AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Four (4) Lots
    24 Tennyson AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use and development of two (2) rooming houses
    499 CLAYTON ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Lapsed
  • Develop three (3) dwellings in a Special Building Overlay
    26 KNIGHT STREET CLAYTON SOUTH 3169NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    Unit 1 11 Wordsworth AvenueWithdrawn
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    5 Manoon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Six (6) Lots
    37 Lanark StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of the land as a Transfer Station
    7 DEALS ROAD CLAYTON SOUTH 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    22A Second StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing warehouse
    1 13 Libbett AvenueWithdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Use the land for the production of food (commercial kitchen) and buildings and works
    Unit 21 536 Clayton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

105 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Brentwood Cl/Clayton RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (6)
  • Byron St/Clayton RdBus stop
  • Fraser Rd/Clayton RdBus stop
  • Train Replacement Bus StopBus stop
  • Tully Rd/Clayton RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bemboka Avenue ReservePark
  • Clayton Urban ParkPark
  • Culshaw Avenue ReservePark
  • Deals Road ReservePark
  • Enngonia Crescent ReservePark
  • Haughton Road Fenced Dog ParkPark
  • Heatherton ParkPark
  • Jackson Green ParkPark
  • Namatjira ParkPark
  • Sylvander Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Clayton Denture ClinicCentre Roaddentist
  • Dental Surgery Dr. Adrian R. Freemandentist
  • PharmacyCentre Roadpharmacy
  • Sports & SpinalCentre Roadclinic
  • Vicky MelissasCentre Roadpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Kalley Street Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
38
Parks (OSM)
31

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
57.1/100
National rank
987th in Australia
State rank
256th in VIC
Peer rank
#7 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#44 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime69
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime100
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime269
  • B49 Other Theftcrime141
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime247
  • Kalley Street Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Clayton Denture ClinichealthCentre Roaddentist
  • Dental Surgery Dr. Adrian R. Freemanhealthdentist
  • PharmacyhealthCentre Roadpharmacy
  • Sports & SpinalhealthCentre Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

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