Woodards market snapshot
Oct 2026
Clayton South

Clayton South Property Market Report

Median House Price

$971,000

Median Unit price

$530,000

Av days on market

35 days

AV Rental per week

$640
Clayton South

A Market That Rewards the Well-Prepared

Clayton South's house market is clearing strongly, at 78.5 per cent with 137 sales this year, a genuinely solid result even as buyers remain selective about what they're prepared to pay. The median sits at $972,000, up a modest 2.0 per cent, reflecting a market that's steady rather than racing ahead.

Apartments are performing well too, with 112 unit sales and clearance holding at 75.9 per cent. Buyers here are excited by value and the potential to add their own touch, and homes offering genuine lifestyle appeal at an accessible price point are cutting through.

With upsizers the dominant buyer type and the $700,000 to $1.2 million band the most active, the mood remains cautiously optimistic. A well-prepared, realistically priced property is still attracting strong competition, even as both buyers and sellers take a more considered approach than in past cycles.

Clayton South Demographics

Median age

20-39

Population

13,381

Median rent

$700

Household income

$1,500 - $1,749

Dwelling structure
House
55.92%
Semi-detached or Terrace
32.87%
Flat or Apartment
11.03%
Other
0.19%
Home ownership
Rented
39.41%
Owned Outright
30.89%
Owner Mortgage
26.31%
Other
3.39%
Method of travel to work
Car
56.38%
Train
4.43%
Walk
1.14%
Bus
1.03%
Industry of employment
Professionals
23.60%
Technicians and Trade Workers
13.36%
Labourers
13.26%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
12.28%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Clayton South

Median sale price for houses in Clayton South is $971,000, up 1.9% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Clayton South is $530,000, up 2.9% from last year.

Properties sold in Clayton South

Properties sold for houses in Clayton South is 133, down 2.9% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Clayton South is 111, down 18.4% from last year.

Auction clearance in Clayton South

Auction clearance for houses in Clayton South is 75.4%, down 10.6% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Clayton South is 74.1%, down 12.9% from last year.

Av days on market in Clayton South

Av days on market for houses in Clayton South is 40, down 14.9% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Clayton South is 30, down 23.1% from last year.

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