South Australia · Suburb Profile

Cleve SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cleve SA is 953 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cleve is $693 per week ($36,036 per year). Median rent in Cleve is $165 per week ($715 per month). Cleve has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Cleve has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cleve is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cleve is $925.

There were 6 recorded offences in Cleve in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Cleve Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cleve Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$693/wk

$36,036 per year

#5619 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$165/wk

$715 per month

#8084 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$925/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cleve Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (473) Female 50.5% (482)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

953 people · 548.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,488

Family income/wk

Cleve 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)

Cleve Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.2% 181 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.8% 110 dwellings

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

Cleve Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

England

2.6%

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

Cleve Religion

No Religion

41.3%

Uniting Church

15.2%

Catholic

13.9%

Not stated

10.1%

Anglican

7.6%

Lutheran

6.5%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Baptist

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cleve Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Cleve Employment

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Employed full-time

35.8% 238 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 146 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 11 people

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Not in labour force

40.6% 270 people

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

Cleve Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.6%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

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

Cleve Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Professionals

18.2%

Managers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Labourers

8.7%

Sales Workers

7.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.8%

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

Cleve Field of Study

Engineering

21.7%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Health

15.0%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Education

10.8%

Agriculture & Environment

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Cleve Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cleve Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cleve Marital Status

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Married

54.0% 421

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Separated

3.3% 26

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Divorced

9.4% 73

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Widowed

9.6% 75

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Never married

23.6% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cleve Ancestry

Australian

36.1%

English

33.4%

German

9.1%

Scottish

7.9%

Irish

6.0%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

1.5%

Italian

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Welsh

0.6%

New Zealander

0.4%

South African

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cleve School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.8%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Pre-school

8.8%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

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

Cleve Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.9% 119

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No need for assistance

93.1% 1,613

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

Cleve Volunteering

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Volunteer

42.0% 296

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Not a volunteer

58.0% 409

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cleve Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$300-$449/mo

8.7%

$450-$599/mo

6.8%

$600-$799/mo

20.4%

$800-$999/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

5.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cleve How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.4%

Walked only

14.8%

Did not go to work

9.3%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

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

Cleve Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.3%

1 vehicle

35.0%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

14.6%

4+ vehicles

6.5%

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

Cleve Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

51.7%

4 bedrooms

27.7%

5 bedrooms

1.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Cleve Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cleve Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,754

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cleve Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Cleve Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cleve Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.1%

Couple — no children

40.6%

Couple — no children under 15

6.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cleve Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 17

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Never served

97.6% 694

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cleve Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 111

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Did not provide

84.1% 588

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cleve Children Ever Born

No children

16.9%

1 child

12.4%

2 children

31.5%

3 children

27.4%

4 children

8.0%

5+ children

3.8%

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

Cleve When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Cleve Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

29.8%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

16.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.3%

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

Cleve Household Size

1 person

34.5%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

6.4%

4 persons

10.2%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cleve Where Residents Moved From

Same address

733

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Cleve Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.6%

Blended family — no other children

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cleve Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Cleve Schools

schools nearby

government

988

avg ICSEA score

324

total students

Cleve Area School Government

Combined · R-12 · 324 students

988

ICSEA

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

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Cleve Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,091/wk

Median Rent $165/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Cleve

Your weekly income

≈ $4,728/month

Median rent $165/wk

Left after rent $926/wk

Rent share 15.1%

Cleve vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleve

What is the population of Cleve SA?

The population of Cleve SA is 953 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Cleve is ranked #4,045 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cleve?

The median personal income in Cleve SA is $693 per week, or $36,036 per year.The median household income is $1,091 per week.Family income is $1,488 per week.Cleve is ranked #5,619 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cleve?

Median rent in Cleve SA is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cleve ranks #8,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cleve?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cleve SA is $925. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cleve?

The median age in Cleve SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cleve a good suburb to live in?

Cleve is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 953.The median income is $693/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 40269. All dollar figures in AUD.