Clayton - Central

VIC

Clayton - Central is a growing suburb in VIC with 15,483 residents.

SA2 code: 212051568
State: VIC

Population

15,483

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+10.4%

3yr: +20.2% · 10yr: +25.8%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$401/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,711/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Clayton - Central (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +20.2%5yr: +10.4%10yr: +25.8%Total: +75.4%

Population grew from 8,825 to 15,483 over 24 years, averaging 2.4% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 1.6%

Predominantly townhouses (51%), rental-heavy (57.8% renting), built for families (45% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 40%

Townhouses 51%

1,676 houses2,126 townhouses366 apartments

Tenure

Owned 23%

Mortgage 20%

Renting 58%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

86 (2.1%)

2 bed

1,204 (29.4%)

3 bed

1,858 (45.3%)

4 bed

723 (17.6%)

5 bed

171 (4.2%)

6+ bed

57 (1.4%)

Clayton - Central

Population over time — Clayton - Central (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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