Woodards market snapshot
Oct 2026
Clayton

Clayton Property Market Report

Median House Price

$1,160,000

Median Unit price

$565,000

Av days on market

40.5 days

AV Rental per week

$630
Clayton

Volume Is Building Even as Prices Ease

Clayton's house sales are up a strong 18.8 per cent this year, with 196 properties changing hands and clearance improving to 73.9 per cent, even as the median eases to a more accessible $1,152,500. Buyers here are responding to genuine value, exactly the kind of opportunity driving interest across the wider area.

The apartment market remains a defining feature of Clayton, shaped by its proximity to Monash University, with clearance holding at a strong 80.3 per cent even as unit prices ease slightly. Days on market have improved across both brackets, down more than 18 per cent for units and 21 per cent for houses.

With upsizers dominant in the $700,000 to $1.2 million range and buyers cautiously optimistic rather than rushed, well-presented homes and strong marketing are what's converting genuine interest into results. Sellers guided by current conditions rather than last year's figures are best placed right now.

Clayton Demographics

Median age

20-39

Population

18,988

Median rent

$700

Household income

$1,250 - $1,499

Dwelling structure
Semi-detached or Terrace
42.57%
House
35.47%
Flat or Apartment
21.75%
Other
0.21%
Home ownership
Rented
60.75%
Owned Outright
18.65%
Owner Mortgage
16.97%
Other
3.63%
Method of travel to work
Car
45.00%
Walk
5.65%
Train
4.54%
Bus
3.31%
Industry of employment
Professionals
28.26%
Labourers
12.61%
Community and Personal Service Workers
12.39%
Technicians and Trade Workers
10.53%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Clayton

Median sale price for houses in Clayton is $1,160,000, up 5.5% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Clayton is $565,000, down 1.7% from last year.

Properties sold in Clayton

Properties sold for houses in Clayton is 185, up 8.8% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Clayton is 181, down 16.2% from last year.

Auction clearance in Clayton

Auction clearance for houses in Clayton is 74.8%, up 7.5% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Clayton is 78.4%, down 3.2% from last year.

Av days on market in Clayton

Av days on market for houses in Clayton is 41, down 26.8% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Clayton is 40, down 21.6% from last year.

Sales data supplied by Domain

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