Woodards market snapshot
Aug 2026
Clarkefield

Clarkefield Property Market Report

Clarkefield

A Rural Retreat With a Train Line

Clarkefield's appeal lies in a combination rarely found this far from Melbourne, genuine rural acreage paired with its own train line into the city. With too few sales this year for a reliable median, recent transactions have clustered between $1.15 million and $1.325 million, all for substantial four-bedroom homes.

With a population of around 300 and 78 per cent of homes owner-occupied, this is a tightly held community where properties rarely come to market. Buyers here want established gardens, genuine entertaining space and the semi-rural lifestyle that has become increasingly sought after.

For sellers, limited comparable sales mean each transaction is judged largely on its own merits. Demand for this kind of acreage lifestyle remains strong across the wider area, and a well-presented home in Clarkefield can expect serious interest from buyers specifically drawn to this setting, its rail access and the entertaining space larger blocks allow.

Clarkefield Demographics

Median age

40-59

Population

303

Median rent

$

Household income

$1,250 - $1,499

Dwelling structure
House
100.00%
Semi-detached or Terrace
0.00%
Flat or Apartment
0.00%
Other
0.00%
Home ownership
Owned Outright
40.66%
Owner Mortgage
35.16%
Rented
15.38%
Other
8.79%
Method of travel to work
Car
61.69%
Train
0.00%
Bus
0.00%
Walk
0.00%
Industry of employment
Technicians and Trade Workers
20.00%
Managers
19.33%
Professionals
16.67%
Labourers
10.67%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Clarkefield

Properties sold in Clarkefield

Auction clearance in Clarkefield

Av days on market in Clarkefield

Sales data supplied by Domain

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