Overall score
Clayton
51.9/100
Wheelers Hill
62.0/100
Clayton vs Wheelers Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Wheelers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClaytonWheelers Hill
Crime rate
Clayton
86.2 / 1k
Wheelers Hill
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton
1,223
Wheelers Hill
241
Population
Clayton
18,988
Wheelers Hill
20,652
Metric leadClayton 4Wheelers Hill 81 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 retireesWheelers Hill
- Best for familiesWheelers Hill
- Best for investmentWheelers Hill
- Best for best valueWheelers Hill
- Best for best schoolsWheelers Hill
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 | Wheelers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.9/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.6/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.2 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 111 | 105 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,223 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 252 | 145 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 16.9% |
| Population | 18,988 | 20,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clayton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Wheelers Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Clayton is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Wheelers Hill answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Investors may find Clayton the better fit, while retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wheelers Hill.
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.