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Clarence NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Clarence, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Clarence NSW is 200 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clarence is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Clarence is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Clarence has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Clarence has a population density of 11.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clarence is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence is $2,050.

There were 5 recorded offences in Clarence in 2024-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

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Clarence Population

residents (Census 2021)

Clarence Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$814/wk

$42,328 per year

#3355 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,050/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Clarence Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (104) Female 48.3% (97)

Population Density

11.6

people per km²

200 people · 17.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,139

Family income/wk

Clarence 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Clarence Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.9% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.1% 32 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Clarence Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

England

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Clarence Religion

No Religion

39.6%

Catholic

20.3%

Anglican

18.8%

Not stated

9.4%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.6%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Clarence Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Clarence Employment

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Employed full-time

38.6% 56 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 29 people

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Not in labour force

41.4% 60 people

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

Clarence Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.4%

Bachelor Degree

20.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

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

Clarence Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.8%

Professionals

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

20.0%

Managers

14.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

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

Clarence Field of Study

Engineering

45.5%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Health

6.8%

Education

6.8%

Society & Culture

6.8%

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

Clarence Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Clarence Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Clarence Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 96

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Divorced

12.0% 21

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Widowed

9.7% 17

👤

Never married

23.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Clarence Ancestry

English

36.0%

Australian

32.2%

Scottish

6.8%

Irish

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

German

3.8%

Other

3.8%

Maori

2.3%

Russian

2.3%

French

1.5%

Hungarian

1.5%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Clarence School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

37.9%

Primary — Government

20.7%

Vocational Education

20.7%

Primary — Catholic

10.3%

Secondary — Catholic

10.3%

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

Clarence Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 13

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 351

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

Clarence Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.6% 20

—

Not a volunteer

87.4% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Clarence Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Clarence How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Truck

8.1%

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

Clarence Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.8%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

25.7%

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

Clarence Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.9%

3 bedrooms

34.2%

4 bedrooms

38.2%

5 bedrooms

18.4%

6+ bedrooms

5.3%

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

Clarence Population Mobility

8.6%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Clarence Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

344

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Clarence Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Clarence Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Clarence Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.3%

Couple — children under 15

31.9%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Clarence Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 7

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Never served

95.7% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Clarence Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 24

—

Did not provide

85.0% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Clarence Children Ever Born

No children

12.0%

1 child

12.0%

2 children

58.0%

3 children

18.0%

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

Clarence When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Clarence Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

29.8%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

Clarence Household Size

1 person

20.5%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

24.7%

4 persons

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Clarence Where Residents Moved From

Same address

160

Moved from NSW

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

Clarence Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Clarence Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Clarence Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,791/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Clarence

Your weekly income

≈ $7,761/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,471/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Clarence vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarence

What is the population of Clarence NSW?

The population of Clarence NSW is 200 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.6 people per km².Clarence is ranked #6,961 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clarence?

The median personal income in Clarence NSW is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $1,791 per week.Family income is $2,139 per week.Clarence is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clarence?

Median rent in Clarence NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Clarence ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clarence?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence NSW is $2,050. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clarence?

The median age in Clarence NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clarence a good suburb to live in?

Clarence is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 200.The median income is $814/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 10918. All dollar figures in AUD.