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VIC · Kingston Council

Clarinda, 3169

Est. population · Jun 2025

7,585

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.2%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,589/wk

Employment rate

51.6%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,098,500

Languages at home

57.9%non-English

Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Vietnamese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

67.8/100
Good

Top 12% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
What Clarinda is known for: High desirability, Excellent transport, Green suburb, Education hub, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Clarinda is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Kingston Council with everyday amenities close at hand. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education the standout strengths.

At a glance

Clarinda snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.1M

+4.6% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

7,585

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

3.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#5

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

35th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

45th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

78th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
67.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 12% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
343rd in Australia
State rank
144th in VIC
Peer rank
#5 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#104 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,098,500
Median price change
+4.6%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

7,585(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · -3.2% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
-3.2%
Change in 1 year
+11
Change in 5 years
-254
Growth rank in VIC
45th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,500), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
7,441
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,589
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
105 of 2,678
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
51.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,259 / 302 / 13

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
290
Against the person
54
Against property
165
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 138 residents
State safety percentile
35th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-33.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage24
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft17
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle43
  • B49 Other Theft25
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order32

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,078
Median ICSEA percentile
78th
School list
  • Clayton South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 71% · 102 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 63% · 319 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Christway CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 864 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Clarinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 334 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Kindy Patchkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

33 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Allwen Ct/Bourke Rd
  • Clarinda SC/Bourke Rd
  • Glenelg Dr/Bourke Rd
  • Murphy St/Bourke Rd
  • Springs Rd/Bourke Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

95 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 9 playgrounds · 2 dog parks

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 17 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 33 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
76/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.4
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.28
Food & drink(3)
  • T. T BakehouseBakery

    Unit 8 58 Viney Street, Clarinda

  • Charcoal ChickenFast food
  • Clarinda PizzaFast food
Shopping(3)
  • EG AustraliaConvenience store
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
  • Clarinda Community CentreCommunity centre

    58 Viney Street, Clarinda

  • Sundowner Community CentreCommunity centre

    24 Sundowner Avenue, Clarinda

  • Clarinda LibraryLibrary

    58 Viney Street, Clarinda

  • St Andrew's Primary SchoolSchool

    96 Bunney Road

Health & services(3)
  • Clarinda ClinicDentist

    67 Bourke Road, Clarinda

  • Bourke Road Family Medical PracticeMedical clinic
  • Direct Chemist Outlet ClarindaPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(27)
  • Bald Hill Park Dog Off Leash AreaDog park
  • Victory Road Reserve Dog ParkDog park
  • Bald Hill ParkPark
  • Cooinda ReservePark

    Cooinda Crescent, Clarinda

  • Debbie Close ReservePark

    11-13 Debbie Close, Clarinda

  • Drushi ReservePark

    9 Drushi Court, Clarinda

  • Elder Street ReservePark
  • Hendon Court ReservePark

    9 Hendon Court, Clarinda

  • Jacobs Drive ReservePark

    24 Sundowner Avenue, Clarinda

  • Leonard Close ReservePark

    Clarinda

  • Park (4)
  • Poulter Crescent ReservePark
  • Tatra Close ReservePark

    8 Tatra Close, Clarinda

  • Victory Road ReservePark
  • Playground (9)
  • Sports field
Transport(6)

6 bus stops

Other(21)
  • Bald Hill Park Dog Agility AreaAnimal Training
  • Bbq
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Central Bayside Comm Health ServiceCentre
  • Bald Hill Park Disc Golf CourseDisc Golf Course
  • Drinking water
  • Fitness Station
  • Garden (4)
  • Gift
  • Information
  • Mall
  • Parking (13)
  • EG AustraliaPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Clarinda Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
  • Post Box
  • Clarinda Post ShopPost office
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • Clarinda Retirement VillageSocial Facility

    71-109 Reserve Street

  • Waste Basket (8)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bald Hill ParkPark
  • Cooinda ReservePark
  • Debbie Close ReservePark
  • Drushi ReservePark
  • Elder Street ReservePark
  • Hendon Court ReservePark
  • Jacobs Drive ReservePark
  • Leonard Close ReservePark
  • Poulter Crescent ReservePark
  • Tatra Close ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
57
Parks (OSM)
17

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Clarinda Baptist Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Monash Surgical Private (2.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Bourke Road Family Medical PracticeDoctor
  • Central Bayside Comm Health ServiceCentre
  • Clarinda ClinicBourke RoadDentist
  • Clarinda Medical CentreDoctor
  • Clarinda Naturopathic ClinicYes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
223
Participants per 1,000 residents
29.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

47 planning-related records

2021· 18 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    47 CRAWFORD ROAD CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for alterations and an extension to the existing dwelling and a new dwelling to the rear
    UNIT 2 18 CRAWFORD ROAD CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    126 BOURKE ROAD CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Develop the land for a Child Care Centre and Removal of Easement
    11 ELDER STREET CLARINDA 3169NOD issued by a delegate
  • The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
    25 CRAWFORD ROAD CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • The construction of four (4) dwellings (two double storey and two single storey)
    19 INVERNESS STREET CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay
    585 CLAYTON ROAD CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    38 MELALEUCA DRIVE CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the land into Two (2) Lots
    26 NEWCOMBE COURT CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    1 DAVANZO AVENUE CLARINDA 3169NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    10 Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • The development of two (2) double storey dwellings in a Special Building Overlay and to create/alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    216 BOURKE ROAD CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • The development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations to the existing dwelling
    2 ROWSON GROVE CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Develop the land to construct a double storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling and to construct a front fence that exceeds 1.2 metres in height
    8 ROWSON GROVE CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate
  • The development of two (2) dwellings to the rear of an existing dwelling and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans
    37 INVERNESS STREET CLARINDA 3169Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    8 Melaleuca DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    22 Clarinda RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    8 Botany CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 22 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    53 Crawford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    20 Wandoo AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    30 Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivide Lot 1 and part of Common Property
    Unit 1 18 Arunta CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Develop the land for the construction of a retirement village
    Clarinda Retirement Village, 71-109 Bourke RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and alterations and alteration to the existing dwelling on land affected by a Special Building Overlay
    12 Mack CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Alterations to the existing dwelling and the development of a second dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    16 Melaleuca DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Develop the land for two (2) dwellings
    38 Melaleuca DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Four (4) Lots
    40 Elder StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (verandah)
    17D Inverness StreetNo permit required
  • Alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of two (2) additional dwellings and alter access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    54 Clarinda RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    34 Elder StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    47 Crawford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development and use of the land for the purpose of a concrete batching plant, in accordance with the endorsed plans and subject to the following conditions
    683-687 CLAYTON ROAD CLARINDA 3169Refusal issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    33 Inverness StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of one (1) double storey dwelling, to the rear of an existing dwelling.
    8 Botany CourtNOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2020

  • Development of 11 dwellings, in accordance with the endorsed plans
    169-175 ELDER STREET SOUTH CLARINDA 3169Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The development of land for two (2) dwellings
    26 Newcombe CourtNOD issued by a delegate
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    44 Arunta CrescentNOD issued by a delegate
  • creation of a carriageway easement (E-3) on Lot 2 PS537217E in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Unit 2 24 Elder StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    40 Crawford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of three (3) dwellings
    34 Elder StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Heatherton - Clarinda - Kingston Road RoadworksKingston Road - Clarinda01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Heatherton - Clarinda - Peace Road RoadworksPeace Road - Clarinda28 Nov 2025 – 30 Dec 2027
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DINGLEY BYPASS, KINGSTON ROAD15 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Hotham
Member of Parliament
Clare O'NEIL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,993
Turnout (2025)
92.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 33.1%Labor 66.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.2 km away).

Coalition 30.8%Labor 69.2%

2.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • ClarindaLabor 68.7% · Coalition 31.3% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
  • Clarinda SouthLabor 70.0% · Coalition 30.0% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Clayton SouthLabor 75.0% · Coalition 25.0% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Clarinda NorthLabor 66.9% · Coalition 33.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Clayton South EastLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)2.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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