Overall score
Clayton South
46.5/100
Heatherton
59.6/100
Clayton South vs Heatherton, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clayton South for retirees; Heatherton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clayton SouthHeatherton
Crime rate
Clayton South
68.1 / 1k
Heatherton
76.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton South
251
Heatherton
144
Population
Clayton South
13,381
Heatherton
2,826
Metric leadClayton South 7Heatherton 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClayton South
- Best for familiesHeatherton
- Best for investmentHeatherton
- Best for best valueHeatherton
- Best for best schoolsHeatherton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clayton South | Heatherton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.6/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.1 / 1k | 76.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 30 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 251 | 144 |
| Planning activity | 147 | 28 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| Population | 13,381 | 2,826 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clayton South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Heatherton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Clayton South tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Heatherton stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Heatherton, while Clayton South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.