Claymore
With 73.5% of households renting and median household income in the 13.4th percentile nationally, Claymore is one of Greater Sydney's most concentrated public housing precincts. The suburb's median age of 28 sits 12 years below the national figure, and 36.3% of residents were born overseas, which is 14.7 percentage points above national, pointing to a young, internationally diverse base. IRSD decile 2 places Claymore among the most disadvantaged 20% of Australian suburbs, yet a $575,000 median house price and 141 development applications in the past 12 months signal ongoing construction activity in this compact 1.42 km2 pocket of Campbelltown.
Population
2,579
Median Age
28.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,020/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
145
Median House
$575K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $575,000 is lower than most Sydney markets, reflecting Claymore's SEIFA disadvantage profile and high rental proportion of 73.5%. Price data shows a fall from $590,000 in 2024 to $565,000 in 2025, a decline of 4.2%, meaning buyers who purchased at the 2024 peak are already below entry value. The stock leans heavily toward semi-detached dwellings at 49.4%, with separate houses at 46.1% and apartments at just 4.5%. Four-plus bedroom configurations make up 43.1% of homes, consistent with larger household sizes averaging 3.1 persons compared to the national average of 2.5. Monthly mortgage repayments of around $2,600 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 58.9%, well above the 30% stress threshold, making affordability tight even at this price point.
For Buyers
The median house price of $575,000 is lower than most Sydney markets, reflecting Claymore's SEIFA disadvantage profile and high rental proportion of 73.5%. Price data shows a fall from $590,000 in 2024 to $565,000 in 2025, a decline of 4.2%, meaning buyers who purchased at the 2024 peak are already below entry value. The stock leans heavily toward semi-detached dwellings at 49.4%, with separate houses at 46.1% and apartments at just 4.5%. Four-plus bedroom configurations make up 43.1% of homes, consistent with larger household sizes averaging 3.1 persons compared to the national average of 2.5. Monthly mortgage repayments of around $2,600 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 58.9%, well above the 30% stress threshold, making affordability tight even at this price point.
For Investors
Claymore's rental market is driven by public housing rather than private demand, with 73.5% of households renting and weekly private rent at just $209, substantially below Greater Sydney medians. A vacancy rate of 12.0% is elevated, signalling weak absorption of available stock. Development activity remains active at 141 applications in the past 12 months, including secondary dwelling and modification applications, but price momentum is negative, with the median falling 4.2% over the year to $565,000 in 2025. Net overseas migration adds 117 residents annually to the SA2, offset by a net internal outflow of 315 people, leaving population in modest decline at 0.43% per year. For investors, the combination of low rent, high vacancy and falling prices demands careful consideration of capital risk versus rental yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
321
Last 12 Months
145
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+222.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Claymore iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Claymore Public School
P-6 · 236 students
Demographics
The median age of 28 is 12.0 years below the national figure, making Claymore's population exceptionally young relative to comparable suburbs. Overseas-born residents at 36.3% exceed the national rate by 14.7 percentage points, with Samoan ancestry (246 residents) the most distinctive group alongside English (476) and Bengali-speaking residents (110). The average household size of 3.1 persons is 0.6 above national, consistent with larger family units. Couples with children account for 950 families versus only 163 couples without children, confirming a family-formation stage community. University qualification rates of 26.2% sit 3.9 points below the national average, while the unemployment rate of 15.6% is well above typical Australian benchmarks, pointing to structural economic disadvantage rather than cyclical factors.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
46.1%
Houses
49.4%
Townhouse
4.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tells the clearest story: 73.5% of households rent, only 24.9% carry a mortgage, and a striking 1.6% own outright, which is among the lowest outright-ownership rates in NSW. This tenure profile reflects a public and community housing concentration rather than a private investment market. Semi-detached dwellings lead at 49.4%, with separate houses at 46.1% and apartments at 4.5%. The bedroom split skews large: 4-plus bedroom homes account for 43.1% and 3-bedroom homes for 46.0%, suiting the average household of 3.1 persons. The median house price fell from $590,000 in 2024 to $565,000 in 2025, a 4.2% drop, while mortgage-to-income sits at 58.9%, the highest stress level relative to local incomes. Rent-to-income is 20.5%, below the 30% stress line, suggesting renters are proportionally more comfortable than mortgage holders.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$209
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$483
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.0%
Unoccupied
96
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
58.9% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
8.2%
Couples, no children
1,977
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates local employment at 22.5% of workers (80 residents), followed by Retail at 14.6% (52) and Transport at 8.4% (30). By occupation, Machinery and Drivers lead at 103 workers, ahead of Labourers (96) and Community and Personal Service (86), indicating a blue-collar and service-sector workforce rather than professional concentration. The unemployment rate of 15.6% is significantly above national averages, and the participation rate of just 35.5% means 790 residents are outside the labour force entirely. SEIFA IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 3 place Claymore well below state and national averages on both relative disadvantage and socio-economic advantage, while the IEO decile 3 reflects low education and occupational outcomes. Weekly personal income of $483 sits in the 13.4th percentile nationally.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
11,471
Unemployed
670
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.8%
Part-time
27.6%
Participation
35.5%
Employed
530
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.2%
Postgraduate
8.7%
Born Overseas
36.3%
Dwellings
707
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 79.2% of residents driving to work compared to lower rates in well-served urban areas, and only 5.7% using public transport, reflecting limited train and bus connectivity for a southwestern Sydney suburb. No schools are recorded within Claymore's 1.42 km2 boundary in the available dataset, so families draw on schools in neighbouring Campbelltown and Airds. SEIFA IRSAD decile 3 places Claymore below average on the combined advantage-disadvantage measure nationally, and 7.5% of residents (166 people) need daily assistance, higher than the broader Sydney average. Crime data is not available for this suburb directly. The 12.0% vacancy rate and high renter share of 73.5% create a transient rather than settled community feel, with only 82.3% of residents having stayed in the same address for the prior year against a turnover of 17.7%.
Drive
79.2%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.43%/yr
(-87 people/yr)
EstablishedClaymore's population of 2,579 is part of the broader Campbelltown SA2 tracking at 20,481 residents, with annual decline running at 0.43%, or roughly 87 people per year. Over the decade, the area has contracted 3.7% as net internal migration removes 315 residents annually, only partly offset by 117 net overseas arrivals. Medium forecasts project the SA2 reaching 19,740 by 2031, a further 3.6% fall from current levels. The gentrification score sits at 0 with the stage classified as not gentrifying, consistent with persistent net outflow and a disadvantage decile of 2 on IRSD. One partial positive: rent grew 56.2% over the period, suggesting price pressure from constrained supply even in a declining population area. Affordability worsened from 41.0% in 2011 to 49.7% in 2021, a trajectory that compresses purchasing options for residents.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+117
Net Internal / yr
-315
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -315/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Claymore compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claymore a good suburb to live in?
Claymore suits renters on lower incomes, with 73.5% of households renting and rent-to-income at 20.5%, below the stress threshold. The suburb ranks IRSD decile 2, among the most disadvantaged 20% nationally. Median age of 28 and a family-oriented community are positives, but unemployment at 15.6% and limited public transport are practical constraints.
What is the median house price in Claymore?
The median house price is $575,000, based on PSI data. Prices fell 4.2% from $590,000 in 2024 to $565,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 58.9% flags significant financial stress for buyers at current prices and local income levels.
What schools are in Claymore?
No schools are recorded within the Claymore boundary in this dataset. Families typically rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs including Airds and Campbelltown. The suburb's university qualification rate of 26.2% is 3.9 points below the national average, reflecting the area's socio-economic profile on SEIFA IEO decile 3.
Is Claymore safe?
Direct crime statistics are not available for Claymore in this dataset. As context, the suburb scores IRSD decile 2, placing it among the most disadvantaged areas nationally, and unemployment of 15.6% is well above typical benchmarks. These factors are generally associated with higher crime risk in comparable Australian suburbs, though direct rates require NSW Police data.
Is Claymore good for property investment?
The investment case is challenging. Weekly private rent is only $209, the vacancy rate is 12.0%, and the median price fell 4.2% in 2024-2025 to $565,000. Net internal migration removes 315 people per year from the area. With mortgage-to-income at 58.9% and IRSD decile 2, capital growth drivers are limited compared to higher-ranked suburban markets.
How is Claymore's population changing?
The broader SA2 is declining at 0.43% per year, losing around 87 people annually. Over 10 years, the population fell 3.7%. Net internal outflow of 315 residents per year outpaces overseas arrivals of 117. Medium forecasts project the SA2 at approximately 19,740 by 2031, down from 20,481 currently.
What languages are spoken in Claymore?
With 36.3% of residents born overseas, which is 14.7 percentage points above the national figure, Claymore has significant linguistic diversity. Bengali (110 speakers), Samoan (81), Arabic (48), Hindi (24) and Urdu (14) are the most common non-English languages recorded, alongside Samoan ancestry held by 246 residents.
How much development is happening in Claymore?
There were 141 development applications lodged in the 12 months to mid-2026, a notable level for a 1.42 km2 suburb with only 2,579 residents. Recent applications include new dwelling houses, secondary dwellings and modifications to CDCs, indicating ongoing residential construction activity despite the area's population decline trend.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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