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Clarendon SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Clarendon, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Clarendon SA is 643 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clarendon is $951 per week ($49,452 per year). Median rent in Clarendon is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Clarendon has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Clarendon has a population density of 19.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clarendon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarendon is $2,119.

There were 12 recorded offences in Clarendon in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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Clarendon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Clarendon Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$951/wk

$49,452 per year

#1605 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,119/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Clarendon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (320) Female 49.9% (319)

Population Density

19.1

people per km²

643 people · 33.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,477

Family income/wk

Clarendon 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 & Locality (SAL)

Clarendon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.9% 109 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.1% 101 dwellings

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

Clarendon Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

10.3%

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

Clarendon Religion

No Religion

60.9%

Anglican

8.6%

Uniting Church

8.1%

Catholic

7.8%

Not stated

5.8%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Baptist

3.1%

Lutheran

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Clarendon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

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

Clarendon Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Clarendon Employment

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Employed full-time

41.3% 204 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.9% 138 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.8% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

28.9% 143 people

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

Clarendon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.5%

Bachelor Degree

29.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

10.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Clarendon Occupation

Professionals

32.3%

Managers

19.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Labourers

5.7%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Clarendon Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.8%

Engineering

18.6%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Health

12.0%

Education

11.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.6%

Architecture & Building

5.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.1%

Information Technology

1.7%

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

Clarendon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Clarendon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

18.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Clarendon Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 295

↔️

Separated

2.9% 16

📋

Divorced

8.5% 46

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 19

👤

Never married

30.8% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Clarendon Ancestry

English

38.9%

Australian

32.0%

Scottish

7.0%

German

5.5%

Irish

5.3%

Other

4.7%

Italian

1.7%

Polish

1.7%

Dutch

1.5%

Chinese

0.6%

French

0.6%

Welsh

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Clarendon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.5%

Secondary — Government

11.4%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Pre-school

8.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.3%

Primary — Catholic

3.3%

Secondary — Catholic

2.4%

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

Clarendon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 28

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 1,203

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

Clarendon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.5% 132

—

Not a volunteer

74.5% 386

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Clarendon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.8%

$800-$999/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Clarendon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.2%

Did not go to work

11.9%

Truck

4.1%

Walked only

3.4%

Car (passenger)

1.4%

Bus

1.0%

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

Clarendon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.4%

2 vehicles

41.7%

3 vehicles

17.1%

4+ vehicles

20.8%

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

Clarendon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

13.4%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

32.8%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

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

Clarendon Population Mobility

5.7%

moved in the last year

23.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Clarendon Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,226

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Clarendon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Clarendon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Clarendon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.7%

Couple — no children

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

23.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Clarendon Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.5% 8

🏅

Previously served

3.4% 18

👤

Never served

95.0% 496

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Clarendon Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 77

—

Did not provide

84.9% 433

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Clarendon Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

1 child

10.9%

2 children

33.6%

3 children

16.8%

4 children

3.9%

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

Clarendon When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Clarendon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

33.2%

15–29 hours

22.0%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

12.7%

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

Clarendon Household Size

1 person

18.8%

2 persons

39.3%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

15.5%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Clarendon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

579

Moved from SA

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

Clarendon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.2%

Step family — no other children

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Clarendon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Assault

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Clarendon Schools

schools nearby

government

1042

avg ICSEA score

total students

Clarendon Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 86 students

1042

ICSEA

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

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Clarendon Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,065/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Clarendon

Your weekly income

≈ $8,948/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $1,810/wk

Rent share 12.3%

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Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $55/wk

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $57/wk

Whyalla

Income: $815/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $55/wk

Whyalla Playford

Income: $771/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $55/wk

Moorak

Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $5/wk

Renmark West

Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $55/wk

Bordertown

Income: $819/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $35/wk

Ceduna

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $55/wk

Clarendon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cooltong

Pop: 322 Income: $769/wk Rent: $200/wk

Longwood (SA)

Pop: 325 Income: $940/wk Rent: $300/wk

Montacute

Pop: 332 Income: $805/wk Rent: $370/wk

Winkie

Pop: 336 Income: $848/wk Rent: $200/wk

Iwantja

Pop: 338 Income: $266/wk Rent: $77/wk

North Shields

Pop: 338 Income: $742/wk Rent: $345/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarendon

What is the population of Clarendon SA?

The population of Clarendon SA is 643 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.1 people per km².Clarendon is ranked #4,642 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clarendon?

The median personal income in Clarendon SA is $951 per week, or $49,452 per year.The median household income is $2,065 per week.Family income is $2,477 per week.Clarendon is ranked #1,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clarendon?

Median rent in Clarendon SA is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Clarendon ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clarendon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarendon SA is $2,119. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clarendon?

The median age in Clarendon SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clarendon a good suburb to live in?

Clarendon is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 643.The median income is $951/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 40262. All dollar figures in AUD.