Clearview, SA: suburb profile

The population of Clearview SA is 4,261 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clearview is $781 per week ($40,612 per year). Median rent in Clearview is $308 per week ($1,335 per month). Clearview has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Clearview has a population density of 2,506 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clearview is India. The most common religion is No religion (31.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Gujarati. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clearview is $1,582.

There were 194 recorded offences in Clearview in 2025-26, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (89 offences).

Population
4,261
Census 2021
Median income
$781/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$308/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
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.

Clearview vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Clearview is $781 a week, 3% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 311th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $308 a week, $8 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.6% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 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.
MeasureClearviewTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$781/wk$759/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,570/wk$1,494/wk +5%$1,637/wk
Rent$308/wk$300/wk +3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,582/mo$1,534/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age3343 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.6%19.5% +0.2 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 Clearview, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Clearview Population

4,261 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clearview Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$781/wk
$40,612 per year
Ranked 3,921 of 14,663
Median Rent
$308/wk
$1,335 per month
Ranked 4,454 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,582/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Clearview Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,570/wk
Median rent $308/wk
Rent to income 19.6%

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

Median rent in Clearview against your income

About $6,803 a month
Median rent $308/wk
Left after rent $1,262/wk
Rent share 19.6%

Clearview Schools

26
schools nearby
15
government
1026
avg ICSEA score
10,559
total students
Prospect Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 537 students
1109
ICSEA
St Pius X School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 552 students
1108
ICSEA
Nailsworth Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1106
ICSEA
Rosary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 484 students
1101
ICSEA
Vale Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 393 students
1097
ICSEA
Hillcrest Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 395 students
1096
ICSEA
Cedar College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 884 students
1090
ICSEA
St Martin's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 691 students
1085
ICSEA
St Paul Lutheran School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 260 students
1062
ICSEA
Heritage College Incorporated Independent
Combined · R-12 · 437 students
1040
ICSEA
Prospect North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 373 students
1037
ICSEA
Klemzig Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 184 students
1033
ICSEA
St Gabriel's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 306 students
1032
ICSEA
Hampstead Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 243 students
1032
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 404 students
1015
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

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

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People in Clearview

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (2,177) Female 48.9% (2,087)

Population Density

2,506
people per km²
4,261 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,971
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

India
14.6%
Afghanistan
3.4%
England
2.3%
Philippines
1.8%
Vietnam
1.4%
Pakistan
1.3%
China
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Gujarati
6.1%
Punjabi
5.4%
Hindi
2.6%
Vietnamese
1.5%
Arabic
1.3%
Italian
1.2%
Greek
1.2%

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

Ancestry

English
25.4%
Australian
21.8%
Indian
12.6%
Scottish
5.6%
German
5.5%
Italian
5.1%
Irish
5.1%
Greek
2.6%
Chinese
2.5%
Filipino
2.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%

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
31.3%
Catholic
14.9%
Hinduism
11.9%
Islam
9.3%
Other religions
5.5%
Not stated
5.2%
Sikhism
4.9%
Anglican
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.3% 1,528
Separated
2.9% 99
Divorced
8.1% 272
Widowed
4.7% 158
Never married
39.1% 1,319

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
52.1%
Couple: no children
20.8%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: children under 15
8.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.3%
2 persons
27.0%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Clearview

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,619 occupied private dwellings in Clearview at the 2021 Census, 41.7% were rented, 20.1% owned outright and 35.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
20.1% 326 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.8% 580 dwellings
Rented
41.7% 675 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 25 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
19.3%
3 bedrooms
62.2%
4 bedrooms
13.3%
5 bedrooms
2.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
5.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.4%
1 vehicle
37.4%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3 vehicles
11.3%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

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

Work, income and education in Clearview

Employment

Employed full-time
39.0% 1,219 people
Employed part-time
23.5% 734 people
Unemployed
4.3% 134 people
Not in labour force
33.3% 1,040 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.1%
Community & Personal Service
17.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Managers
9.0%
Labourers
8.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.1%
Sales Workers
4.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.1%
Did not go to work
9.5%
Bus
5.6%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Other
0.8%
Bicycle
0.8%
Walked only
0.7%
Truck
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

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
34.3%
Certificate III/IV
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.1%
Engineering
17.3%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Health
12.2%
Information Technology
8.8%
Education
5.6%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Creative Arts
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.8%
Vocational Education
16.9%
Primary: Catholic
15.0%
Secondary: Government
13.6%
Pre-school
10.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
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
350
Asthma
154
Arthritis
118
Diabetes
113
Heart disease
83
Lung condition
80
Stroke
39
Cancer
33
Kidney disease
26
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 379
Did not provide
88.2% 2,845

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.4% 464
Not a volunteer
85.6% 2,767

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 8
Previously served
1.4% 46
Never served
98.2% 3,191

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.0%
1 child
18.0%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
10.6%
4 children
3.2%
5+ children
1.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
67
1961: 1970
76
1971: 1980
51
1981: 1990
91
1991: 2000
104
2001: 2010
409
2011: 2015
350
2016
82
2017
95
2018
123
2019
134
2020
67
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

14.6%
moved in the last year
50.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,461
Moved from SA
365
Moved: same area (SA2)
121
Moved from VIC
32
Moved from NSW
30
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from WA
8
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5: 14 hours
28.3%
15: 29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
5.5%
Blended family: no other children
2.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Clearview Crime Statistics

194 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
89
Property Damage
38
Break & Enter
30
Assault
24
Fraud
9
Other Against Person
3
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Clearview

The closest suburb to Clearview is Enfield (SA), 0.8 km away.

Enfield (SA)
0.8 km away · income $696/wk · rent $320/wk
Lightsview
1.4 km away · income $1,005/wk · rent $400/wk
Blair Athol (SA)
1.6 km away · income $640/wk · rent $321/wk
Northgate (SA)
1.7 km away · income $881/wk · rent $395/wk
Greenacres
1.8 km away · income $789/wk · rent $320/wk
Northfield
1.9 km away · income $679/wk · rent $307/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Clearview

What is the population of Clearview SA?

The population of Clearview SA is 4,261 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,506 people per km². Clearview is ranked #1,810 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clearview?

The median personal income in Clearview SA is $781 per week, or $40,612 per year. The median household income is $1,570 per week. Family income is $1,971 per week. Clearview is ranked #3,921 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clearview?

Median rent in Clearview SA is $308 per week ($1,335 per month). Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Clearview ranks #4,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clearview?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clearview SA is $1,582. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clearview?

The median age in Clearview SA is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clearview a good suburb to live in?

Clearview is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,261. The median income is $781/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40266. All dollar figures in AUD.