Clarence Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Clarence Park SA is 2,658 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clarence Park is $921 per week ($47,892 per year). Median rent in Clarence Park is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Clarence Park has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Clarence Park has a population density of 3,184 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clarence Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence Park is $1,900.

There were 63 recorded offences in Clarence Park in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (49 offences).

Population
2,658
Census 2021
Median income
$921/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
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 Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Clarence Park is $921 a week, 21% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 108th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 17.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 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 ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$921/wk$759/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$1,799/wk$1,494/wk +20%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$300/wk +3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,900/mo$1,534/mo +24%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.2%19.5% −2.2 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 Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Clarence Park Population

2,658 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clarence Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$921/wk
$47,892 per year
Ranked 1,894 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,900/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Clarence Park Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,799/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 17.2%

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

Median rent in Clarence Park against your income

About $7,796 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $1,489/wk
Rent share 17.2%

Clarence Park Schools

31
schools nearby
17
government
1092
avg ICSEA score
10,602
total students
Pulteney Grammar School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 839 students
1170
ICSEA
Annesley College Independent
Primary · R-6 · 292 students
1164
ICSEA
Walford Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · R-12 · 400 students
1162
ICSEA
Unley Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 470 students
1154
ICSEA
Goodwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 408 students
1147
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
Sturt Street Community School Government
Primary · R-6 · 162 students
1114
ICSEA
Black Forest Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 410 students
1108
ICSEA
Gilles Street Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 275 students
1107
ICSEA
Edwardstown Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 512 students
1098
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 116 students
1090
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 31 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 Park, with a map

Clarence Park Map

Clarence Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Clarence Park, South Australia: 34.9637°S, 138.5819°E

Clarence Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (31)

People in Clarence Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (1,266) Female 52.4% (1,393)

Population Density

3,184
people per km²
2,658 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,475
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

England
4.1%
India
2.1%
Nepal
1.9%
Greece
1.5%
China
1.1%
New Zealand
0.7%
Sri Lanka
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
3.6%
Nepali
2.0%
Mandarin
1.8%
Hindi
0.8%
Italian
0.6%
Arabic
0.5%
Cantonese
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
39.5%
Australian
33.9%
Scottish
10.8%
Irish
9.4%
German
9.1%
Italian
6.1%
Greek
5.3%
Chinese
3.2%
Indian
2.2%
Dutch
1.4%
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
48.7%
Catholic
15.5%
Anglican
7.3%
Eastern Orthodox
5.7%
Not stated
4.0%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Hinduism
3.6%
Lutheran
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.9% 972
Separated
2.4% 53
Divorced
9.2% 203
Widowed
4.7% 103
Never married
39.9% 882

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.5%
Couple: no children
27.1%
Couple: no children under 15
19.1%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.2%
2 persons
30.3%
3 persons
13.8%
4 persons
16.4%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Clarence Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,101 occupied private dwellings in Clarence Park at the 2021 Census, 30.6% were rented, 35.1% owned outright and 31.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
35.1% 386 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.7% 349 dwellings
Rented
30.6% 337 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 10 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
35.0%
3 bedrooms
40.3%
4 bedrooms
17.8%
5 bedrooms
2.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
5.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.5%
1 vehicle
42.8%
2 vehicles
34.2%
3 vehicles
9.0%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

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

Work, income and education in Clarence Park

Employment

Employed full-time
39.1% 830 people
Employed part-time
27.1% 576 people
Unemployed
2.7% 58 people
Not in labour force
31.0% 658 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
44.6%
Managers
15.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.1%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.4%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Bicycle
4.5%
Bus
4.1%
Train
3.8%
Walked only
2.1%
Other
0.7%
Tram/Light Rail
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.1%

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
40.5%
Certificate III/IV
17.6%
Postgraduate Degree
17.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.6%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.4%
Health
16.0%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Education
10.1%
Engineering
9.2%
Creative Arts
6.2%
Information Technology
5.0%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.6%
Secondary: Catholic
16.1%
Pre-school
10.0%
Vocational Education
9.2%
Secondary: Government
9.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.1%
Primary: Catholic
7.4%

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
93.5%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
1.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
266
Asthma
79
Diabetes
64
Arthritis
63
Heart disease
50
Cancer
50
Lung condition
35
Kidney disease
29
Stroke
20

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 316
Did not provide
85.4% 1,845

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.1% 458
Not a volunteer
78.9% 1,712

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 7
Previously served
2.5% 54
Never served
97.0% 2,110

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
42.2%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
29.6%
3 children
13.2%
4 children
2.7%
5+ children
0.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
44
1961: 1970
71
1971: 1980
48
1981: 1990
38
1991: 2000
33
2001: 2010
105
2011: 2015
62
2016
23
2017
39
2018
26
2019
47
2020
13
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,246
Moved from SA
233
Moved: same area (SA2)
28
Moved from overseas
25
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from ACT
10

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.9%
5: 14 hours
34.0%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
94.6%
Step family: no other children
4.2%
Blended family: no other children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Clarence Park Crime Statistics

63 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
49
Property Damage
4
Break & Enter
3
Fraud
3
Assault
2
Other Against Person
2

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 Park

The closest suburb to Clarence Park is Black Forest, 0.6 km away.

Black Forest
0.6 km away · income $894/wk · rent $290/wk
Millswood
1.0 km away · income $1,171/wk · rent $420/wk
Cumberland Park
1.0 km away · income $920/wk · rent $343/wk
Clarence Gardens
1.0 km away · income $979/wk · rent $350/wk
Everard Park
1.3 km away · income $744/wk · rent $286/wk
Glandore
1.3 km away · income $799/wk · rent $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarence Park

What is the population of Clarence Park SA?

The population of Clarence Park SA is 2,658 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,184 people per km². Clarence Park is ranked #2,622 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clarence Park?

The median personal income in Clarence Park SA is $921 per week, or $47,892 per year. The median household income is $1,799 per week. Family income is $2,475 per week. Clarence Park is ranked #1,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clarence Park?

Median rent in Clarence Park SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Clarence Park ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clarence Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence Park SA is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clarence Park?

The median age in Clarence Park SA is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clarence Park a good suburb to live in?

Clarence Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,658. The median income is $921/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 40261. All dollar figures in AUD.