Considering Clemton Park? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Clemton Park a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Clemton Park (2206) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Clemton Park suits established owner-occupiers, likely couples or families in their mid-to-late forties, who want a predominantly freestanding house in a stable, high-ownership neighbourhood. The median house sits at $1,870,000, so you need genuine buying power here. The three nearby primary schools average an ICSEA of 1079, which is above the national midpoint, and 32 of 34 childcare services within 5 km meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. Air quality is excellent, with a 12-month median AQI of 30.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price of $1,870,000 sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the suburb returns no eligibility. Walkability is poor at the 30th percentile for Sydney, so car dependence is real. The bushfire-prone land figure of 16.5% across the postcode is not trivial and warrants serious attention. With only four cafes and two supermarkets within 1.6 km, the day-to-day lifestyle offer is thin for the price point.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific lot you are buying sits within the bushfire-prone land boundary. 16.5% of the postcode is affected, so check the NSW Rural Fire Service mapping and factor in BAL ratings and insurance costs before proceeding. - The median is drawn from only 11 sales, making the 19.9% year-on-year figure statistically fragile. Request comparable sales data from at least two independent sources before anchoring your offer to that number. - With 44 days on market, vendors are not being overwhelmed with offers. Use that time to commission a full building and pest inspection rather than waiving it under pressure.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Clemton Park?
BOCSAR · CLEMTON PARK 2206
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,44612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−69%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT43%12 reports
ASSAULT36%10 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES21%6 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED50%
NON-DOMESTIC50%
Across 10 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Clemton Park
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GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:22 AEST
Earlwood station · 1.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$690per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Canterbury2193
$710▲$20
1.8 km away
Arncliffe2205
$860▲$170
2.2 km away
Campsie2194
$590▼$100
2.4 km away
Dulwich Hill2203
$723▲$33
2.5 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2206
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2206. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Compare Clemton Park with another suburb
Also in Canterbury-Bankstown
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.
Clemton Park is the primary suburb with postcode 2206 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Clemton Park is the main locality.
Which local government area is Clemton Park in?
Clemton Park (2206) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Clemton Park?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Clemton Park (2206) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Clemton Park flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Clemton Park. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Clemton Park?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Clemton Park (2206), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Clemton Park (2206) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Clemton Park (2206). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Clemton Park changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Clemton Park (2206) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
