Clarence Gardens, SA: suburb profile

The population of Clarence Gardens SA is 2,373 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clarence Gardens is $979 per week ($50,908 per year). Median rent in Clarence Gardens is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Clarence Gardens has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Clarence Gardens has a population density of 2,434 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clarence Gardens is China. The most common religion is No religion (49.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence Gardens is $2,038.

There were 43 recorded offences in Clarence Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (23 offences).

Population
2,373
Census 2021
Median income
$979/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Clarence Gardens vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Clarence Gardens is $979 a week, 29% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 71st of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $50 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 15.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureClarence GardensTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$979/wk$759/wk +29%$766/wk
Household income$2,200/wk$1,494/wk +47%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$300/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,038/mo$1,534/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.9%19.5% −3.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Clarence Gardens, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Clarence Gardens Population

2,373 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clarence Gardens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$979/wk
$50,908 per year
Ranked 1,353 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,038/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Clarence Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,200/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 15.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Clarence Gardens against your income

About $9,533 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,850/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Clarence Gardens Schools

28
schools nearby
16
government
1075
avg ICSEA score
10,429
total students
Goodwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 408 students
1147
ICSEA
Westminster School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,401 students
1139
ICSEA
Emmaus Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,084 students
1137
ICSEA
Westbourne Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 480 students
1126
ICSEA
Richmond Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 362 students
1122
ICSEA
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 688 students
1119
ICSEA
St Thomas' School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 297 students
1116
ICSEA
Black Forest Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 410 students
1108
ICSEA
Clapham Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 243 students
1098
ICSEA
Edwardstown Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 512 students
1098
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 116 students
1090
ICSEA
St Therese School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 172 students
1087
ICSEA
St John the Baptist Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 361 students
1081
ICSEA
Aspect Treetop School Independent
Combined · U · 75 students
1080
ICSEA
Plympton Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 272 students
1071
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 28 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Clarence Gardens, with a map

Clarence Gardens Map

Clarence Gardens, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Clarence Gardens, South Australia: 34.9725°S, 138.5778°E

Clarence Gardens Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (28)

People in Clarence Gardens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,158) Female 51.2% (1,213)

Population Density

2,434
people per km²
2,373 people · 1.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,740
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
3.4%
England
3.1%
India
1.6%
Greece
1.1%
Nepal
1.1%
Scotland
0.8%
Vietnam
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
4.1%
Greek
2.9%
Nepali
1.3%
Cantonese
1.2%
Italian
1.1%
Arabic
0.8%
Hindi
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
37.5%
Australian
36.5%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
9.3%
German
7.4%
Chinese
6.0%
Italian
6.0%
Greek
5.1%
Indian
1.9%
Dutch
1.7%
Polish
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.6%
Catholic
17.7%
Anglican
5.9%
Eastern Orthodox
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.6%
Not stated
3.5%
Hinduism
2.7%
Lutheran
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.3% 943
Separated
2.2% 42
Divorced
7.8% 147
Widowed
4.2% 79
Never married
35.4% 663

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
52.0%
Couple: no children
19.5%
Couple: no children under 15
17.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.7%
2 persons
26.9%
3 persons
19.1%
4 persons
22.4%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Clarence Gardens

Housing Tenure

Of the 855 occupied private dwellings in Clarence Gardens at the 2021 Census, 21.3% were rented, 30.4% owned outright and 44.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.6% 31 dwellings
Owned outright
30.4% 260 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.9% 384 dwellings
Rented
21.3% 182 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
19.1%
3 bedrooms
48.4%
4 bedrooms
23.7%
5 bedrooms
3.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.8%
1 vehicle
35.6%
2 vehicles
40.3%
3 vehicles
11.2%
4+ vehicles
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Clarence Gardens

Employment

Employed full-time
41.2% 726 people
Employed part-time
27.5% 485 people
Unemployed
2.9% 52 people
Not in labour force
28.4% 501 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
40.1%
Managers
16.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Labourers
3.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%
$4,000+/wk
18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Bus
4.1%
Train
2.3%
Bicycle
2.2%
Walked only
1.0%
Tram/Light Rail
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.7%
Certificate III/IV
21.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
13.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.5%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.9%
Health
15.5%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Engineering
13.1%
Education
10.0%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Creative Arts
4.2%
Information Technology
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.5%
Secondary: Catholic
14.2%
Pre-school
13.2%
Secondary: Government
9.1%
Primary: Catholic
8.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.5%
Vocational Education
7.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.0%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
194
Asthma
85
Heart disease
61
Arthritis
58
Diabetes
44
Cancer
27
Lung condition
22
Stroke
14
Dementia
5
Kidney disease
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 243
Did not provide
86.7% 1,583

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.5% 374
Not a volunteer
79.5% 1,448

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 6
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 8
Previously served
2.9% 53
Never served
96.3% 1,765

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.2%
1 child
15.1%
2 children
35.5%
3 children
11.5%
4 children
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
43
1961: 1970
49
1971: 1980
36
1981: 1990
57
1991: 2000
36
2001: 2010
126
2011: 2015
51
2016
21
2017
27
2018
26
2019
23
2020
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
31.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,057
Moved from SA
171
Moved: same area (SA2)
19
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from NT
11
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from NSW
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5: 14 hours
35.0%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.0%
Step family: no other children
5.7%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Clarence Gardens Crime Statistics

43 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
23
Property Damage
7
Assault
5
Break & Enter
4
Other Against Person
3
Fraud
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Clarence Gardens

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Cumberland Park
0.8 km away · income $920/wk · rent $343/wk
Clarence Park
1.0 km away · income $921/wk · rent $310/wk
Edwardstown
1.2 km away · income $744/wk · rent $275/wk
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1.3 km away · income $894/wk · rent $290/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarence Gardens

What is the population of Clarence Gardens SA?

The population of Clarence Gardens SA is 2,373 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,434 people per km². Clarence Gardens is ranked #2,787 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clarence Gardens?

The median personal income in Clarence Gardens SA is $979 per week, or $50,908 per year. The median household income is $2,200 per week. Family income is $2,740 per week. Clarence Gardens is ranked #1,353 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clarence Gardens?

Median rent in Clarence Gardens SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Clarence Gardens ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clarence Gardens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence Gardens SA is $2,038. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clarence Gardens?

The median age in Clarence Gardens SA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clarence Gardens a good suburb to live in?

Clarence Gardens is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,373. The median income is $979/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40260. All dollar figures in AUD.