South Australia · Suburb Profile
Clare SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Clare, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Clare SA is 3,238 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clare is $726 per week ($37,752 per year). Median rent in Clare is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Clare has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Clare has a population density of 274.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Clare is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clare is $1,256.
There were 48 recorded offences in Clare in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (17 offences).
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Clare Population
Clare Median Income & Rent
Clare Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Clare Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Clare Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Clare Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Clare Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Clare Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Clare Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Clare Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Clare Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Clare Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Clare Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Clare Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Clare Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Clare Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Clare Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Clare School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Clare Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Clare Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Clare Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Clare How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Clare Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Clare Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Clare Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Clare Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Clare Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Clare Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Clare Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Clare Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Clare Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Clare Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Clare When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Clare Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Clare Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Clare Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Clare Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Clare Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 48 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Clare Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clare
What is the population of Clare SA?
The population of Clare SA is 3,238 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 274.5 people per km².Clare is ranked #2,268 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Clare?
The median personal income in Clare SA is $726 per week, or $37,752 per year.The median household income is $1,302 per week.Family income is $1,638 per week.Clare is ranked #4,991 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Clare?
Median rent in Clare SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Clare ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Clare?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clare SA is $1,256. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Clare?
The median age in Clare SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Clare a good suburb to live in?
Clare is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,238.The median income is $726/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 40259. All dollar figures in AUD.