Clarence Town, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Clarence Town NSW is 2,265 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clarence Town is $794 per week ($41,288 per year). Median rent in Clarence Town is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Clarence Town has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Clarence Town has a population density of 25 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clarence Town is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence Town is $1,993.

There were 22 recorded offences in Clarence Town in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (7 offences).

Population
2,265
Census 2021
Median income
$794/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$365/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Clarence Town vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Clarence Town is $794 a week, 4% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 961st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $365 a week, $20 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 18.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureClarence TownTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$794/wk$765/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,934/wk$1,704/wk +13%$1,637/wk
Rent$365/wk$385/wk −5%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,993/mo$1,965/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.9%22.6% −3.7 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 Town, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Clarence Town Population

2,265 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clarence Town Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$794/wk
$41,288 per year
Ranked 3,673 of 14,663
Median Rent
$365/wk
$1,582 per month
Ranked 2,840 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,993/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Clarence Town Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,934/wk
Median rent $365/wk
Rent to income 18.9%

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

Median rent in Clarence Town against your income

About $8,381 a month
Median rent $365/wk
Left after rent $1,569/wk
Rent share 18.9%

Clarence Town Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
980
avg ICSEA score
158
total students
Clarence Town Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 158 students
980
ICSEA

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 Town, with a map

Clarence Town Map

Clarence Town, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Clarence Town, New South Wales: 32.5923°S, 151.7789°E

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

People in Clarence Town

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (1,145) Female 49.5% (1,121)

Population Density

25
people per km²
2,265 people · 91.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,132
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
2.5%
New Zealand
0.6%
Netherlands
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%
United States of America
0.2%
Zimbabwe
0.2%
South Africa
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
0.3%
French
0.2%
Arabic
0.1%
Tagalog
0.1%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
51.8%
English
43.9%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
10.2%
Australian Aboriginal
6.9%
German
4.3%
Dutch
1.6%
Italian
1.4%
Polish
0.9%
Welsh
0.7%
Chinese
0.5%

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
45.0%
Anglican
21.0%
Catholic
16.7%
Not stated
5.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Baptist
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.6% 958
Separated
3.2% 58
Divorced
8.8% 157
Widowed
3.5% 62
Never married
30.9% 551

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.7%
Couple: no children
29.1%
Couple: no children under 15
18.0%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%
One parent: no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.3%
2 persons
37.6%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
18.2%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Clarence Town

Housing Tenure

Of the 784 occupied private dwellings in Clarence Town at the 2021 Census, 9.3% were rented, 34.9% owned outright and 53.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
34.9% 274 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
53.7% 421 dwellings
Rented
9.3% 73 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
8.8%
3 bedrooms
38.7%
4 bedrooms
39.4%
5 bedrooms
6.7%
6+ bedrooms
3.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
4.1%
$450-$599/mo
0.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
3.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
20.1%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
18.9%
4+ vehicles
15.2%

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

Work, income and education in Clarence Town

Employment

Employed full-time
40.6% 661 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 326 people
Unemployed
2.3% 37 people
Not in labour force
37.2% 606 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.7%
Professionals
19.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.0%
Managers
12.2%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.5%
Labourers
6.2%
Sales Workers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.6%
Did not go to work
17.4%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Truck
1.8%
Walked only
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
54.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.7%
Bachelor Degree
18.1%
Postgraduate Degree
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
30.4%
Management & Commerce
19.1%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Health
10.9%
Education
8.7%
Architecture & Building
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Agriculture & Environment
3.3%
Creative Arts
1.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%
Information Technology
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.4%
Secondary: Government
22.7%
Pre-school
13.7%
Vocational Education
11.6%
Primary: Catholic
10.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%
Secondary: Catholic
1.7%

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
91.0%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
281
Arthritis
109
Asthma
104
Diabetes
62
Heart disease
61
Lung condition
53
Cancer
47
Kidney disease
27
Stroke
25
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 276
Did not provide
83.9% 1,436

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.2% 262
Not a volunteer
84.8% 1,465

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
6.0% 104
Never served
93.4% 1,612

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.5%
1 child
10.6%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
18.3%
4 children
9.5%
5+ children
2.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
16
1971: 1980
28
1981: 1990
20
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
17
2016
5

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

Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
40.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,941
Moved from NSW
141
Moved: same area (SA2)
59
Moved from WA
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5: 14 hours
34.1%
15: 29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
13.9%
Did not do domestic work
17.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.2%
Step family: no other children
11.4%
Blended family: no other children
6.3%
Other couple: children only
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Clarence Town Crime Statistics

22 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
7
Theft
4
Other Against Property
4
Other Against Person
3
Property Damage
3
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Clarence Town

The closest suburb to Clarence Town is Seaham, 11.2 km away.

Seaham
11.2 km away · income $839/wk · rent $360/wk
Wallalong
16.3 km away · income $922/wk · rent $375/wk
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20.7 km away · income $634/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarence Town

What is the population of Clarence Town NSW?

The population of Clarence Town NSW is 2,265 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 25 people per km². Clarence Town is ranked #2,851 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clarence Town?

The median personal income in Clarence Town NSW is $794 per week, or $41,288 per year. The median household income is $1,934 per week. Family income is $2,132 per week. Clarence Town is ranked #3,673 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clarence Town?

Median rent in Clarence Town NSW is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Clarence Town ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clarence Town?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence Town NSW is $1,993. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clarence Town?

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

Is Clarence Town a good suburb to live in?

Clarence Town is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,265. The median income is $794/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 10919. All dollar figures in AUD.