ClarkefieldVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3430 · Macedon Ranges
Daily life in Clarkefield is characterized by a strong sense of community and rural living. With 58.4% of residents driving to work, commuting is primarily car-based, and 26.6% of the population works from home, slightly above the Victorian average. The suburb has a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, significantly lower than the Victorian average of 5.0%, indicating a stable employment environment. The community is predominantly English-speaking, with 78.2% speaking only English at home.
The read
What living here is actually like
Clarkefield is a small rural community with a total population of 307 people. The median age in the suburb is 44, which is higher than the Victorian median of 38, indicating a mature population. The gender distribution is slightly skewed towards males, with 53.4% male and 46.6% female residents. Families are a significant part of the community, with 46.1% of households being couples with children and 35.5% being couples without children. The suburb has a high percentage of separate houses, with 100% of the housing being separate houses, compared to the Victorian average of 73.4%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Clarkefield · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 75 |
| Retirees | 70 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- 46.1% of households are couples with children
- Low unemployment rate of 1.9%
- High percentage of separate houses at 100%
- Above average median family income of $2042 weekly
Against the state
How Clarkefield differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 26.6% |
| Drove a car | 58.4% |
| Car passenger | 3.2% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Low unemployment rate of 1.9% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- High percentage of separate houses at 100%
- Above average median household income of $1699 weekly (vs VIC $1759)
- 26.6% work from home, slightly above VIC average of 25.7%
- High percentage of owner-occupied homes at 71.8%
Things to be aware of
- Lower percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher at 13.7% (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Higher median age of 44, indicating an older population
- Limited diversity with 74.9% born in Australia
- Limited public transport data available
- Higher percentage of arthritis at 11.6% compared to other health conditions
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.