Clay Wells SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Clay Wells SA is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clay Wells is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Clay Wells has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Clay Wells has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Clay Wells in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Clay Wells Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Clay Wells Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Clay Wells Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.3% (18) Female 35.7% (10)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
31 people · 104.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Clay Wells Age Distribution

10-14
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Clay Wells Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Clay Wells Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Clay Wells Religion

No Religion
66.7%
Uniting Church
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Clay Wells Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.6%

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

Clay Wells Employment

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Employed full-time
57.9% 11 people
Employed part-time
42.1% 8 people

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

Clay Wells Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
57.1%
Certificate III/IV
42.9%

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

Clay Wells Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%

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

Clay Wells Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
41.7%
Health
33.3%
Management & Commerce
25.0%

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

Clay Wells Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Clay Wells Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Clay Wells Marital Status

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Married
53.3% 8
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Never married
46.7% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Clay Wells Ancestry

Australian
47.1%
Scottish
29.4%
English
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Clay Wells School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Clay Wells Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 45

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

Clay Wells Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.4% 8
Not a volunteer
63.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Clay Wells How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Clay Wells Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
46.7%
4+ vehicles
26.7%

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

Clay Wells Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
57.1%

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

Clay Wells Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
32.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
86.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Clay Wells Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
51
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Clay Wells Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Clay Wells Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
41.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Clay Wells Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
63.6%
Couple — no children
22.7%
Couple — no children under 15
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Clay Wells Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
42.1% 8
Did not provide
57.9% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Clay Wells Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Clay Wells Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
52.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Clay Wells Household Size

1 person
58.3%
2 persons
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Clay Wells Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Clay Wells Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2025

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

Clay Wells Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Clay Wells

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share

Clay Wells vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clay Wells

What is the population of Clay Wells SA?

The population of Clay Wells SA is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Clay Wells?

The median personal income in Clay Wells SA is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

What is the median age in Clay Wells?

The median age in Clay Wells SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clay Wells a good suburb to live in?

Clay Wells is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 31.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40263. All dollar figures in AUD.