Clemton Park
At 0.37 square kilometres with 1,676 residents, Clemton Park is one of Sydney's more compact premium pockets, yet it carries a $1,750,000 median house price and a household income at the 67.5th percentile nationally. The median age of 47 sits 7 years above the national figure, reflecting a long-settled owner base: 37.9% own outright and just 26.7% rent, below the typical Sydney renter share. Separate houses account for 77.9% of dwellings, which is unusually high compared to inner-ring Sydney suburbs of similar density. Greek ancestry leads local heritage (397 residents), and 40.8% of the population was born overseas, nearly double the national rate.
Population
1,676
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,869/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
14
Median House
$1.8M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,750,000 median house price puts Clemton Park firmly in the upper tier of the Canterbury-Bankstown corridor. Prices softened 7.0% from $1,828,000 in 2024 to $1,700,000 in 2025, offering a modest entry window relative to recent peaks. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.7%, just below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point. Separate houses dominate at 77.9% of stock, with three-bedroom homes the most common at 48.2% and four-plus bedrooms at 28.5%. Apartments are rare at 3.8%, so competition for detached houses is more intense than the postcode-level data might suggest. With 37.9% of residents owning outright, the suburb tends to attract long-term holders rather than frequent flippers.
For Buyers
The $1,750,000 median house price puts Clemton Park firmly in the upper tier of the Canterbury-Bankstown corridor. Prices softened 7.0% from $1,828,000 in 2024 to $1,700,000 in 2025, offering a modest entry window relative to recent peaks. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.7%, just below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point. Separate houses dominate at 77.9% of stock, with three-bedroom homes the most common at 48.2% and four-plus bedrooms at 28.5%. Apartments are rare at 3.8%, so competition for detached houses is more intense than the postcode-level data might suggest. With 37.9% of residents owning outright, the suburb tends to attract long-term holders rather than frequent flippers.
For Investors
A 26.7% renter share and $264 weekly rent place Clemton Park below the national average rental yield profile for a $1,750,000 median asset. The implied gross yield is under 0.8%, meaning the investment case depends almost entirely on capital appreciation rather than income return. The vacancy rate is 5.2%, elevated compared to the inner-Sydney average, which signals limited rental competition. Development activity is modest at 14 applications in 12 months, with recent lodgements including dual occupancy CDCs and alterations rather than large new supply. Turnover at 18.4% is low, consistent with a suburb where 81.6% of residents stayed in the same address over the measured period. Investors would need strong conviction on long-term capital growth to justify entry at current prices.
Development Activity
Total DAs
52
Last 12 Months
14
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+40.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 47 is 7 years above the national average, and the high outright ownership rate of 37.9% reflects a population that has largely settled. Greek ancestry is the leading heritage group at 397 residents, followed by Chinese (205) and English (173). Overseas-born residents reach 40.8%, which is 19.2 percentage points above the national figure, giving the suburb a multicultural character that sits above state and national norms. Greek is the most spoken non-English language (153 speakers), followed by Arabic (61) and Mandarin (43). University qualifications reach 31.8%, which is 1.7 points above the national rate. Average household size is 2.8, slightly higher than the national average of 2.5, consistent with the family-oriented, detached-house profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
77.9%
Houses
18.2%
Townhouse
3.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Clemton Park's housing stock is defined by detached houses, which account for 77.9% of all dwellings, well above the inner-Sydney average. Semi-detached homes add 18.2% and apartments just 3.8%, making large-scale high-density development unusual here. The bedroom mix skews toward three-bedroom homes at 48.2%, with four-plus bedrooms at 28.5% reflecting family-sized properties. Tenure splits toward ownership: 37.9% own outright and 35.4% carry a mortgage, while only 26.7% rent, lower than the Sydney metro norm. The median dropped from $1,828,000 in 2024 to $1,700,000 in 2025, a 7.0% decline from peak. Mortgage-to-income sits at 29.7% and rent-to-income at 14.1%, both below conventional stress thresholds, which reflects the concentration of long-established, lower-debt households.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,400
Rent / wk
$264
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$634
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
29
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.5%
Couples, no children
1,318
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce is spread across education (14.5%, 62 workers), healthcare (14.2%, 61 workers), professional and technical services (12.1%, 52 workers) and construction (11.7%, 50 workers). Finance adds 7.2% (31 workers). By occupation, Professionals lead at 141, followed by Clerical and Administrative workers at 111 and Managers at 104. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average, and the full-time employment rate is 61.1%. The participation rate of 37.5% is low compared to national benchmarks, largely because the 558 residents not in the labour force align with the older median age of 47. Personal weekly income averages $634 and household weekly income $1,869, placing households at the 67.5th percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.1%
Part-time
32.2%
Participation
37.5%
Employed
491
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.8%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
40.8%
Dwellings
521
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 85.7%, above the national average, with only 7.6% using public transport and 3.4% walking or cycling. The 0.37 square kilometre area means most services require travel to adjacent suburbs. No schools are recorded within the Clemton Park boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs such as Earlwood or Canterbury. The rent-to-income ratio of 14.1% is well below the 30% stress threshold, keeping housing costs manageable for renters compared to most Sydney markets. The volunteering rate of 10.0% and 9.5% of residents needing daily assistance (140 people) reflect the older age profile. At 4,539 residents per square kilometre, the suburb is densely populated for a detached-house-dominant area.
Drive
85.7%
Public Transport
7.6%
Walk / Cycle
3.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Clemton Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clemton Park a good suburb to live in?
Clemton Park offers a predominantly detached-house environment with 77.9% separate houses and a household income at the 67.5th percentile nationally. The median age of 47 reflects a stable, long-term resident base with 37.9% owning outright. The main practical trade-offs are high car dependence at 85.7% and no schools recorded within the 0.37 km2 boundary.
What is the median house price in Clemton Park?
The median house price is $1,750,000, derived from PSI data. Prices declined 7.0% from $1,828,000 in 2024 to $1,700,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.7%. Weekly rent is $264 with a rent-to-income ratio of 14.1%.
What schools are in Clemton Park?
No schools are recorded within the Clemton Park suburb boundary in this dataset, which is partly explained by the compact 0.37 km2 footprint. Families typically access schools in neighbouring Earlwood, Canterbury or Kingsgrove. University qualifications among residents reach 31.8%, which is 1.7 points above the national figure.
Is Clemton Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Clemton Park in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb has a low renter share of 26.7% compared to the Sydney average, and 81.6% of residents stayed in the same address over the measured period, consistent with a stable, low-transient community. The 6.7% unemployment rate is above the national average, which is worth noting.
Is Clemton Park good for property investment?
At $264 weekly rent against a $1,750,000 median, the implied gross yield is below 1%, making Clemton Park a capital-growth play rather than an income investment. The 5.2% vacancy rate is elevated, limiting rental pricing power. Development is limited at 14 applications in 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term dilution risk. Prices declined 7.0% from the 2024 peak.
How is Clemton Park's population changing?
Detailed population forecast data is not available in the current dataset for Clemton Park. The suburb shows stability indicators: 81.6% of residents stayed in the same address, turnover is 18.4%, and 37.9% own outright. The median age of 47 is 7 years above the national figure, pointing to an aging, slowly-turning resident base rather than rapid growth.
What languages are spoken in Clemton Park?
About 40.8% of Clemton Park residents were born overseas, which is 19.2 percentage points above the national rate. Greek is the most spoken non-English language with 153 speakers, followed by Arabic (61) and Mandarin (43). Greek ancestry is the suburb's leading heritage group at 397 residents, ahead of Chinese (205) and English (173).
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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