Clarendon, SA: suburb profile

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 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clarendon is England. The most common religion is No religion (58.5% 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).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Clarendon Population

643 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clarendon Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$951/wk

$49,452 per year

Ranked 1,605 of 14,663

Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

Ranked 6,036 of 14,663

Median Age

48years

10 years older than the national median

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

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 and Locality (SAL)

Clarendon Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Clarendon, 51.9% are owned outright and 48.1% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

51.9%

Owned with mortgage

48.1%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Clarendon Religion

No religion

58.5%

Anglican

8.2%

Uniting Church

7.8%

Catholic

7.5%

Not stated

5.6%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Baptist

3.0%

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%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Cantonese

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

Clarendon Employment

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

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

51.3%

Australian

42.1%

Scottish

9.2%

German

7.3%

Irish

7.0%

Italian

2.2%

Polish

2.2%

Dutch

2.0%

Chinese

0.8%

French

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

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

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%

No need for assistance

97.7%

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

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

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

12 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Assault

Fraud

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

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Clarendon Rent Prices & Affordability

12% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Clarendon against your income

Your weekly income

About $8,948 a month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $1,810/wk

Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Paringa

Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk $55/wk less rent

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk $57/wk less rent

Whyalla

Income: $815/wk Rent: $200/wk $55/wk less rent

Whyalla Playford

Income: $771/wk Rent: $200/wk $55/wk less rent

Moorak

Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk $5/wk less rent

Renmark West

Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk $55/wk less rent

Bordertown

Income: $819/wk Rent: $220/wk $35/wk less rent

Ceduna

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $55/wk less rent

Clarendon vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Clarendon is $951 a week, 25% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 84th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $255 a week, $45 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 12.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older 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.
Measure	Clarendon	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$951/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,065/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$255/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,119/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	48	43	42
Rent share of household income	12.3%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Clarendon

The closest suburb to Clarendon is Aberfoyle Park, 5.7 km away.

Aberfoyle Park

5.7 km away · income $783/wk · rent $340/wk

Woodcroft (SA)

6.0 km away · income $771/wk · rent $350/wk

Happy Valley (SA)

6.9 km away · income $773/wk · rent $360/wk

Onkaparinga Hills

7.3 km away · income $825/wk · rent $385/wk

Reynella East

7.8 km away · income $660/wk · rent $315/wk

Coromandel Valley

8.0 km away · income $986/wk · rent $420/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 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 typical SA suburb ($759/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.