Clergate NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Clergate NSW is 206 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clergate is $876 per week ($45,552 per year). Median rent in Clergate is $190 per week ($823 per month). Clergate has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Clergate has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clergate is $1,517.

There were 1 recorded offences in Clergate in 2024-25, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Clergate Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Clergate Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$876/wk
$45,552 per year
#2422 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
#7769 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Clergate Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (101) Female 51.9% (109)

Population Density

6.8
people per km²
206 people · 30.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,139
Family income/wk

Clergate 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Clergate Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.1% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.9% 25 dwellings

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

Clergate Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Clergate Religion

No Religion
31.7%
Catholic
31.2%
Anglican
23.6%
Uniting Church
6.0%
Not stated
6.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Clergate Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

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

Clergate Employment

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Employed full-time
42.2% 68 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 35 people
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Unemployed
6.2% 10 people
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Not in labour force
29.8% 48 people

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

Clergate Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%

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

Clergate Occupation

Professionals
27.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.4%
Clerical & Administrative
19.0%
Managers
15.9%
Community & Personal Service
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.3%

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

Clergate Field of Study

Architecture & Building
20.3%
Management & Commerce
18.9%
Engineering
16.2%
Health
14.9%
Education
12.2%
Society & Culture
8.1%
Agriculture & Environment
5.4%
Creative Arts
4.1%

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

Clergate Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Clergate Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.4%
$4,000+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Clergate Marital Status

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Married
53.1% 93
↔️
Separated
3.4% 6
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Divorced
7.4% 13
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 12
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Never married
29.1% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Clergate Ancestry

Australian
42.1%
English
28.2%
Irish
6.4%
Scottish
6.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.3%
Italian
3.8%
German
3.4%
New Zealander
2.3%
Other
1.5%
Chinese
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Clergate School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
40.0%
Primary — Government
31.4%
Pre-school
17.1%
Vocational Education
11.4%

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

Clergate Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.2% 9
No need for assistance
97.8% 392

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

Clergate Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.8% 36
Not a volunteer
78.2% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Clergate Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
26.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Clergate How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.5%
Car (passenger)
6.6%
Did not go to work
6.6%
Truck
3.3%

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

Clergate Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.4%
2 vehicles
40.3%
3 vehicles
22.4%
4+ vehicles
23.9%

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

Clergate Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.2%
2 bedrooms
12.3%
3 bedrooms
38.4%
4 bedrooms
31.5%
5 bedrooms
9.6%

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

Clergate Population Mobility

3.5%
moved in the last year
17.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Clergate Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
386
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Clergate Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
29
Asthma
10
Lung condition
7
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Clergate Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Clergate Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.1%
Couple — no children
25.7%
Couple — no children under 15
19.4%
One parent — no children under 15
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Clergate Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.0% 5
👤
Never served
97.0% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Clergate Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 22
Did not provide
86.3% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Clergate Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
2 children
23.2%
3 children
28.6%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
7.1%

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

Clergate When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3

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

Clergate Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
32.9%
15–29 hours
9.2%
30+ hours
13.8%
Did not do domestic work
23.0%

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

Clergate Household Size

1 person
20.3%
2 persons
36.5%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
14.9%
5 persons
9.5%
6+ persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Clergate Where Residents Moved From

Same address
192
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Clergate Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Clergate Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Clergate Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
961
avg ICSEA score
74
total students
Clergate Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 74 students
961
ICSEA

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

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Clergate Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,910/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.9%

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

If you earn X in Clergate

≈ $8,277/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,720/wk
Rent share 9.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Clergate vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clergate

What is the population of Clergate NSW?

The population of Clergate NSW is 206 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².Clergate is ranked #6,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clergate?

The median personal income in Clergate NSW is $876 per week, or $45,552 per year.The median household income is $1,910 per week.Family income is $2,139 per week.Clergate is ranked #2,422 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clergate?

Median rent in Clergate NSW is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 9.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Clergate ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clergate?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clergate NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clergate?

The median age in Clergate NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clergate a good suburb to live in?

Clergate is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 206.The median income is $876/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.9% 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: 10928. All dollar figures in AUD.