597 Clayton Road, Clarinda VIC 3169, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 2, 597 Clayton Road.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Dec 2001 | $169,950 | $641 |
Price per m² based on land size of 265 m².
It is a two‑bedroom unit set on a 265 m² land parcel. The property is classified as a unit rather than a house or townhouse.
Clarinda lies approximately 18 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD. The suburb is part of the City of Kingston.
Clarinda is serviced by several PTV bus routes that connect the area to surrounding suburbs and the wider Melbourne network. These buses provide convenient access to nearby train stations such as Westall.
The Vietnamese Buddhist Bao Minh Temple on Kingston Road serves the local community. Additionally, the Science and Industry Endowment Fund is situated about 0.4 km away, offering nonprofit activities.
At the 2021 census, Clarinda recorded a population of 7,441 residents. The suburb is known for its multicultural character.
Originally coastal heathland, the land was first occupied in the early 1840s by John O'Shannessy under a squatting licence covering 40,000 acres. The area, once called Bald Hills then Bayview, was renamed Clarinda and developed after early 20th‑century infrastructure projects such as the extension of Clarinda Road.
Clarinda falls within the state electoral district of Clarinda and the electoral district of Heatherton. Federally, it is part of the Division of Hotham.
