Claretown VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Claretown, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Claretown VIC is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Claretown is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Claretown is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Claretown has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Claretown has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Claretown is $483.

There were 1 recorded offences in Claretown in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Claretown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Claretown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$624/wk
$32,448 per year
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$483/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Claretown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (14) Female 46.2% (12)

Population Density

5.2
people per km²
35 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Claretown Age Distribution

0-4
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Claretown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 3 dwellings

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

Claretown Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Claretown Religion

Catholic
51.9%
No Religion
25.9%
Anglican
11.1%
Not stated
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Claretown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Claretown Employment

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Employed full-time
41.2% 7 people
Employed part-time
17.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
41.2% 7 people

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

Claretown Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Claretown Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Claretown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Claretown Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
31.3%
$800-$999/wk
31.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Claretown Marital Status

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Married
43.5% 10
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Never married
56.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Claretown Ancestry

English
37.5%
Australian
20.8%
Irish
20.8%
Scottish
14.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Claretown Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 46

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

Claretown Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.0% 9
Not a volunteer
71.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Claretown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Did not go to work
30.8%

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

Claretown Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%

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

Claretown Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Claretown Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
14.3%
moved in the last 5 years
53.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Claretown Indigenous Population

10.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
54
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Claretown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
5

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

Claretown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
27.8%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Claretown Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
33.3%
One parent — children under 15
22.2%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Claretown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 6
Did not provide
80.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Claretown Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Claretown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
15–29 hours
37.0%
Did not do domestic work
37.0%

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

Claretown Household Size

1 person
57.1%
2 persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Claretown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2021
2023
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Claretown Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,416/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Claretown

≈ $6,136/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,136/wk
Rent share 19.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Claretown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Claretown

What is the population of Claretown VIC?

The population of Claretown VIC is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Claretown?

The median personal income in Claretown VIC is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Claretown?

Median rent in Claretown VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Claretown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Claretown VIC is $483. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Claretown?

The median age in Claretown VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Claretown a good suburb to live in?

Claretown is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 35.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 20565. All dollar figures in AUD.