1.Kingston Heath Residential Estate
Residential Development
PlanningKingston Heath Residential Estate is a proposed masterplanned residential community development led by Frasers Property Australia and Intrapac Property in Kingston Heath, Victoria.
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Greater Melbourne / Dandenong
$574
Median rent / wk
Period ending Sep 2025
+4.4%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Sep 2025
7,478
People
17 Jul 2026
+0.5%
Growth since 2021
Census
9
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL20566How we calculate this
How figures are calculatedFigures are extracted from the sources listed here at the observation date shown, and displayed unchanged. Rank bars use the profile's score out of 10 where one exists. Missing values are shown as unavailable — never estimated or back-filled.
Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 20566.
7,478
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 7,441 people
3.51 km²
Land area
2,130.5 /km²
Density
4.0%
Unemployment
17 /yr
Resi approvals
Situated 18 kilometers southeast of the Melbourne CBD, the suburb of Clarinda is an established residential enclave estimated to have a population of approximately 7,478 as of May 2026. This figure is based on annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population data and quarterly national address updates, showing minimal variation since the 2021 Census when 7,441 residents were recorded. The suburb exhibits clear demographic trends, including a high proportion of older Australians and elderly residents, alongside a highly culturally diverse population with a notable share of individuals born overseas. Local employment is characterized by a strong representation of manufacturing workers and a well-educated community. Property dynamics in the suburb of Clarinda feature high rates of outright home ownership alongside relatively low levels of new residential development. However, significant planned infrastructure spending and major local projects are expected to support future demand and regional performance. The area is highly regarded for its family-friendly environment, well-kept parks, and local sports clubs. With shopping options, schools, cafes, and restaurants, the suburb offers residents a comfortable suburban lifestyle that balances green spaces with metropolitan convenience.
Estimated residents are up from 7,441 at the 2021 Census — a change of 37 people, or 0.5%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 230 residents by 2041 — growth of 3.1% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Clarinda, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 75th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.3% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
No standout risks in the ingested evidence — this is coverage, not an all-clear.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Clarinda. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The level of residential development activity in Clarinda is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
Analysis by Districts of ABS building data indicates that the suburb of Clarinda averages about 17 new residential approvals annually, with 85 homes approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 10 approved during the current FY-26. Amid recent population contraction, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local needs, supporting a balanced property market with reasonable options for purchasers, while newly approved builds carry an average construction value of $720,000, pointing to developer interest in high-end projects. Furthermore, commercial permits worth $11.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, showing steady activity in the business sector.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, construction activity per capita in the suburb of Clarinda is at roughly 60% of the metropolitan level, placing the area in the 30th percentile of all locations monitored nationally, which translates to somewhat restricted purchasing options and bolsters demand for established homes. This level of building is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and potential regulatory limits on development. Newly approved residential starts are evenly split, with 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. This represents a distinct departure from the current housing stock, where 88.0% houses exist, showing a dwindling supply of vacant land alongside changing housing preferences and a demand for more varied, cost-effective options. The suburb of Clarinda averages about 552 people for every approved residential build, typical of an established community.
Forecasts suggest the suburb of Clarinda will add 230 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from Districts. At the current pace of construction, housing delivery is expected to easily accommodate this growth, preserving favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current projections.
Districts' assessment of the Kingston (Vic.) LGA register has identified 7 substantial development applications lodged in Clarinda over the past 5 years (1 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 4 were approved while 1 was withdrawn. Districts estimates that 1 of these developments has likely been constructed. The most common application types are commercial, industrial and aged care.
7 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 6 | 46,344 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 10 | 39,880 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 8/48.4% | 19,891/55.0% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 8/51.6% | 16,302/45.0% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 17 | 46,055 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 85 | 230,275 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 1.8 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 2.2 | 9 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -1 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | -4.3 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 552 | 125 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 720 | 367 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 11,799 | 17,870,380 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 13 | 94 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Clarinda has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, new planning policies, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. Districts has identified 16 key projects expected to influence the local area. Chief among these developments are Canterbury Gardens Estate, Kingston Heath Residential Estate, Talbot Village (Former Talbot Quarry), and Level Crossing Removal - Caulfield to Dandenong, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
Residential Development
PlanningKingston Heath Residential Estate is a proposed masterplanned residential community development led by Frasers Property Australia and Intrapac Property in Kingston Heath, Victoria.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
ApprovedApproved 12 to 17-storey mixed-use development comprising 144 apartments, ground floor retail, office space, resident amenities including a swimming pool and communal terraces, 147 car spaces and 121 bicycle spaces. The revised design by Cera Stribley was approved by Monash City Council in December 2023 following earlier VCAT proceedings. The project remains in the approvals phase with no confirmed construction completion announced.
Source 1 for 409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development (opens in new tab)Source 2 for 409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development (opens in new tab)
Health & Medical
ConstructionConstruction is actively underway on the premium Summerset Oakleigh South retirement village and aged care facility, featuring a continuum of care model across 135 units. The development comprises independent living villas and apartments, assisted living apartments, and residential aged care suites, alongside comprehensive community amenities. Major civil and basement works are continuing following the official sod-turning event.
Source 1 for Summerset Oakleigh South (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Summerset Oakleigh South (opens in new tab)
Health & Medical
ConstructionPurpose-built retirement village under construction at 1 Victor Road, Bentleigh East. The project has transitioned to the Levande brand and will deliver a contemporary retirement living community with apartments, clubhouse, wellness facilities and landscaped communal areas. Planning permit amendments and extensions have been processed while construction proceeds, with first residents expected from Spring 2027.
Source 1 for Levande Bentleigh East Retirement Village (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Levande Bentleigh East Retirement Village (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionCanterbury Gardens Estate is a masterplanned residential community in Oakleigh South. Developed by YourLand Developments, the project features approximately 320 medium-density dwellings, including a mix of townhouses and apartments designed around new internal streets and landscaped open spaces.
Source 1 for Canterbury Gardens Estate (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Canterbury Gardens Estate (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Clarinda (Vic.), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$800,000–$880,000
Unit · 3 bed · 295m² land
Listed 6 July 2026
Price not recorded
Unit · 3 bed · 246m² land
Listed 24 Jan 2020
$700,000–$770,000
Townhouse · 2 bed
Listed 20 Aug 2026
$990,000
House For Sale · 3 bed
Listed 19 Nov 2025
$1,200,000–$1,300,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 1,050m² land
Listed 15 July 2026
$720,000–$770,000
Unit For Sale · 3 bed · 257m² land
Listed 24 July 2026
$1,700,000–$1,800,000
House For Sale · 5 bed
Listed 17 Aug 2026
$1,500,000–$1,600,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 1,043m² land
Listed 19 Aug 2026
$880,000–$950,000
House · 3 bed
Listed 20 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 20 in 2026 · 161 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Clarinda with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda | — | 7,478 | — | — | — |
| Clayton South | 1.8 km | 15,178 | — | — | — |
| Oakleigh South | 1.9 km | 10,617 | — | — | — |
| Heatherton | 2.6 km | 2,853 | — | — | — |
| Clayton | 2.8 km | 25,112 | — | — | — |
| Huntingdale (Vic.) | 3.5 km | 2,275 | — | — | — |
| Bentleigh East | 3.9 km | 33,508 | — | — | — |
| Oakleigh East | 4.0 km | 7,395 | — | — | — |
| Oakleigh | 4.3 km | 9,349 | — | — | — |
| Springvale (Vic.) | 4.3 km | 24,395 | — | — | — |
| Moorabbin | 4.5 km | 6,989 | — | — | — |
| Cheltenham (Vic.) | 4.6 km | 25,677 | — | — | — |
| Hughesdale | 4.9 km | 8,088 | — | — | — |
| Notting Hill | 5.1 km | 4,461 | — | — | — |
| Dingley Village | 5.1 km | 10,800 | — | — | — |
| Springvale South | 5.3 km | 13,293 | — | — | — |
| Murrumbeena | 5.8 km | 10,983 | — | — | — |
| Mentone | 5.8 km | 13,990 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Low relative development activity
High population level born overseas
Strong outright home ownership
Notable proportion 85 and over
Elevated manufacturing employment base
Well-educated local population
Population Growth
1.0
Density
7.2
Development Activity
1.3
Employment Drivers
4.5
Infrastructure Drivers
7.5
Education
6.0
Amenities
7.1
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Clarinda has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by Districts
Detail
Clarinda's population is estimated at approximately 7,478 as of May 2026, according to Districts evaluations of updated ABS data and verified new residential locations since the Census. Compared to the Census in 2021, when 7,441 people were counted, this represents an addition of 37 people (0.5%). This calculation is based on a resident population estimate of 7,437 from Districts, incorporating the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 55 validated new addresses added since the Census. The suburb of Clarinda has a density of 2,130 persons per square kilometer, a concentration that exceeds typical figures across Australian locales tracked by Districts. Recent population expansion has been almost exclusively powered by incoming overseas migration.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The labour market in Clarinda demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia
Detail
The suburb of Clarinda has a highly skilled labor force, with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and annual employment growth estimated at 4.1% via Districts statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 3,733 working residents, with unemployment tracking 0.8% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the labor participation rate of 60.6% is notably lower than the metropolitan benchmark of 70.2%. Census figures show that a substantial 25.6% of working locals operated from home, though this data is likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing residents are healthcare & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The local workforce has a notable concentration in manufacturing, matching times the regional proportion. In contrast, professional & technical roles are less common, accounting for compared to the regional rate of . Comparison between local jobs and the resident working population suggests this residential community offers relatively few employment opportunities within its own borders.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income levels sit below national averages according to Districts assessment
Detail
Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of Clarinda has a lower level of income than the national average. The median taxpayer income is $49,379 and the average income is $59,180, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $54,129 and an average of $64,873 as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 17th percentile ($640 weekly), whereas household incomes are stronger at the 40th percentile. The weekly earnings distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 31.2% of residents (2,333 people), compared to a regional share of . After housing expenses, households retain of their income for other living costs, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA economic index.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Clarinda is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
The housing stock in the suburb of Clarinda at the time of the Census consisted of 87.8% houses and 12.2% semi-detached properties, units, or other dwelling types, whereas the wider Melbourne metropolitan area recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 44.9%, well above the metropolitan benchmark, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.2%) or tenants (23.9%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders was identical to the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $394, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. Across the nation, monthly mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Clarinda has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Most households in the suburb of Clarinda consist of families, representing 76.4% of the total, which includes couples with children at 38.0%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single-parent homes at 12.6%. Non-family households account for 23.6%, consisting of lone-person residences at 20.7% and group housing at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, slightly higher than the metropolitan average of 2.6.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The educational profile of Clarinda exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Detail
Academic credentials in the suburb of Clarinda sit below metropolitan standards, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate study (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational training is common, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (16.0%).
A significant portion of the community is engaged in study, with of residents enrolled in an educational program. This group includes in primary school, in secondary school, and undertaking tertiary education.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
1.5km · score 70
Child Care
587m · score 34
GP
1.2km · score 48
Government Services
4.7km · score 64
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport services in the suburb of Clarinda include 33 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 8 different routes, which support 1,218 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 233 meters from a transit stop. As a residential community, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method at 87%, followed by trains at 7%. Households own an average of 1.4 motor vehicles. A high 25.6% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic.
Across all bus routes, services average 174 trips daily, which equates to roughly weekly runs at each transit stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Clarinda's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Detail
Health indicators are positive for residents in the suburb of Clarinda, with mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence tracking close to national benchmarks, and general illness levels remaining low, though rates are higher than national averages among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of the population (~3,759 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the national baseline of 55.7%.
Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 8.4 and 7.5% of the population, respectively, while 68.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes. Residents aged and over make up of the community ( people), compared to in Greater Melbourne. Seniors face some medical challenges, with local health outcomes for this cohort ranking below national averages.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Clarinda is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on Districts assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
The suburb of Clarinda is highly multicultural, with 57.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 54.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 58.6% of the population. Buddhism shows a significant local concentration, representing 7.7% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne.
Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in the suburb of Clarinda are Other at 20.9% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 14.6%), Greek at 13.1% (well above the regional average of 2.7%), and Australian at (lower than the regional average of ). Other ethnic cohorts showing notable local divergence include Russian ancestry at (compared to regionally), Sri Lankan at (compared to ), and Indian at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Clarinda hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Detail
The median age of 45 in the suburb of Clarinda is higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, the suburb of Clarinda has a higher proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age bracket (10.0%) and a lower share of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.0% to 10.0%, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.1% to 11.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.2% to 11.2%. Demographic forecasts to 2041 indicate that the to cohort will expand by ( people), growing from to . Residents aged and older are expected to make up of total population growth, while the numbers of residents aged to and to will decrease.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Clarinda was found to possess average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across all service types.
Detail
Clarinda currently has an estimated 321 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 192 children aged 0-2 and 127 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 282 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 614. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
4.8
Income
3.4
Age
8.0
Household Composition
7.1
Housing
5.4
Cultural Diversity
9.4
Health
5.5
Housing Cost
6.7
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as a starting point, are applied to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, Districts employs 2023 Victoria State Government LGA projections, downscaling growth patterns to the SA2 level through weighted aggregation. Growth trends by age cohort from these models are also extended to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these SA2 projections, the suburb of Clarinda is anticipated to experience population growth slightly below the national median, increasing by 271 persons by 2041, which corresponds to a 3.1% rise over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 7,478 | 5,467,717 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 0.5% | 11.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 7,441 | 4,917,750 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 0.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 100.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 3.1% | 27.3% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 2,130 | 547 | 3 |
Analysis from Districts, combining SALM and ABS data drawn from larger statistical regions, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 4.1% and the labour force grew by 4.3%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, a labour force increase of 2.3%, and unemployment also rose by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Clarinda. These outlooks span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with Clarinda's current employment structure to project future trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific expectations are applied to Clarinda's existing job composition, local employment is expected to grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 3,733 | 2,999,459 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 15.0% | 14.2% | 15.2% |
| –Manufacturing | 10.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| –Retail Trade | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| Labour Force | 3,887 | 3,149,663 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 60.6% | 70.2% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 25.6% | 32.6% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.3% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 45 | 67 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 54,129 | 63,238 | 62,634 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 64,873 | 82,395 | 80,499 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 49,379 | 57,688 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 59,180 | 75,164 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 1,589 | 1,901 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 232 (9.0%) | 124,775 (6.3%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 475 (18.4%) | 273,317 (13.8%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 530 (20.5%) | 398,092 (20.1%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 806 (31.2%) | 649,623 (32.8%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 292 (11.3%) | 235,687 (11.9%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 251 (9.7%) | 299,065 (15.1%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,875 | 2,243 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 109 (5.5%) | 51,956 (3.7%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 271 (13.7%) | 126,379 (9.0%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 433 (21.9%) | 263,993 (18.8%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 689 (34.9%) | 504,114 (35.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 255 (12.9%) | 203,611 (14.5%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 219 (11.1%) | 254,163 (18.1%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 640 | 841 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 2,500 (33.4%) | 1,470,816 (26.9%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 1,804 (24.1%) | 1,170,091 (21.4%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 1,872 (25.0%) | 1,399,736 (25.6%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 1,123 (15.0%) | 1,099,011 (20.1%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 82 (1.1%) | 114,822 (2.1%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 97 (1.3%) | 213,241 (3.9%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 27.4% | 20.1% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 21.0% | 27.0% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 5,853 | 6,948 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 4.7 | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Clarinda at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$574/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Sep 2025
+4.4%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 4.4% year on year to $574/wk (Period ending Sep 2025).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $394/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 2,574 | 1,781,344 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 44.9% | 30.7% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 31.2% | 38.2% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 23.9% | 31.1% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 87.8% | 67.9% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 11.7% | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 0.5% | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 394 | 390 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 13.3% | 4.6% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 19.6% | 27.4% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 64.2% | 59.7% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 2.3% | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,032 | 1,289 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 29.0% | 24.3% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 24.8% | 20.5% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 2,586 | 1,980,559 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 2,573 | 1,781,346 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 20.7% | 24.8% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 2.9% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 76.4% | 70.9% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 38.0% | 34.5% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 24.2% | 24.5% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 12.6% | 10.6% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 51.2% | 47.0% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 30.4% | 38.0% | 36.5% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 31.4% | 37.0% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 21.3% | 23.7% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 8.2% | 9.9% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 10.1% | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 16.0% | 16.7% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 42.6% | 35.2% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1,767 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 652 | 805,274 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 1,072 | 1,056 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 60 | 97 | 100 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Andrew's School | Primary | 327 | 1069 | 0.47 |
| 2 | Clarinda Primary School | Primary | 325 | 1076 | 1.33 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
1.6km · score 31
Hospital
3.8km · score 76
Shopping Centre
2.2km · score 77
Banks
1.9km · score 55
Pharmacy
1.3km · score 58
Fitness Centre
2.3km · score 29
Schools
1.0km · score 40
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 33 | 21,358 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 8 | 670 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 1,218 | 317,563 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 102 | 90 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 233 | 267 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 235 | 256 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 6.4 | 17.2 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 969 | 8,156 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 48 | 91 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 25.6% | 32.6% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 71.5% | 64.8% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 86.9% | 81.9% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 7.1% | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 2.2% | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 50.3% | 56.7% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 68.4% | 72.6% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 19.6% | 19.3% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 6.7% | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 5.3% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 8.4% | 6.4% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 5.8% | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 6.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 9.0% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 54.0% | 37.3% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 46.0% | 62.7% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.3% | 81.1% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 42.1% | 64.1% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 57.9% | 35.9% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 0.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Greek | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 58.6% | 43.0% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 22.0% | 39.5% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Clarinda | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 45 | 37 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 35 to 44 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 14.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 59.7% | 67.5% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 26.8% | 15.0% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 10.0% | 22.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 69.0% | 48.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Clarinda contains 2 Long Day Care centres (151 places), 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (33 places) and 2 OSHC facilities (149 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population aligning with national benchmarks, though below the Greater Melbourne average, with certain cohorts and service types experiencing tighter provision. Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 321 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.7 - placing the area around the national average for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 2.1 children per place. Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show moderate LDC provision across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 151 places across 2 facilities serving 192 children while preschool supply is constrained with 1 facility providing 33 places (3.9 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6). Projected population decline of 12.1% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 49.8%.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 8.7 per 100 residents with 652 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. A lower-than-typical rate which suggests pressure might be taken off local services somewhat by school hubs in nearby areas. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Rather unsurprisingly, out of school hours child care - serving school age children - was found to be much more abundant than other service types in the area. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being shorter than average while high fees are observed relative to national benchmarks.
5 school catchments intersect Clarinda (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 7,461 children aged under 5 reside, served by 4,686 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.6 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts