Clayfield, QLD 4771
Inner-Brisbane convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $350/wk Median
- 43.1% Renters
Clayfield Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.8k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 6.3km
- Walkability
- 8
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Clayfield Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Clayfield is one of Brisbane's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 10,754 residents, a substantial 43.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $350 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Clayfield
Clayfield Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Clayfield Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Clayfield
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Clayfield
Real questions renters ask before moving to Clayfield.
Is Clayfield a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Clayfield has a 43.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Clayfield walkable?
Clayfield carries a walkability score of 8.0/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Clayfield family-friendly for renters?
Clayfield has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $350/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
How much does it cost to rent in Clayfield?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Clayfield is $350. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $350 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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