Clifton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Clifton NSW is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clifton is $1,375 per week ($71,500 per year). Median rent in Clifton is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Clifton has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Clifton has a population density of 144.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clifton is $2,167.

There were 4 recorded offences in Clifton in 2024-25, a rate of 114 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Clifton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Clifton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,375/wk
$71,500 per year
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Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 1.2 per bedroom

Clifton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (21) Female 46.2% (18)

Population Density

144.8
people per km²
35 people · 0.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$2,833
Family income/wk

Clifton Age Distribution

20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Clifton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 4 dwellings

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

Clifton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Clifton Religion

Catholic
50.0%
No Religion
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Clifton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Clifton Employment

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Employed full-time
38.7% 12 people
Employed part-time
35.5% 11 people
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Unemployed
9.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
16.1% 5 people

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

Clifton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.8%
Postgraduate Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%
Certificate III/IV
18.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
13.6%

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

Clifton Occupation

Professionals
55.6%
Managers
27.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%

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

Clifton Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Clifton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Clifton Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
40.0%
$4,000+/wk
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Clifton Marital Status

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Married
25.7% 9
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Divorced
8.6% 3
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Widowed
11.4% 4
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Never married
54.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Clifton Ancestry

Australian
25.6%
English
23.3%
Irish
18.6%
French
16.3%
German
9.3%
Other
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Clifton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Clifton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 58

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

Clifton Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.1% 7
Not a volunteer
75.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Clifton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Did not go to work
40.0%

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

Clifton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
53.3%
2 vehicles
46.7%

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

Clifton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
23.1%
3 bedrooms
76.9%

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

Clifton Population Mobility

40.6%
moved in the last year
56.8%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Clifton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
48
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Clifton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
20.8%
$800-$999/wk
20.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Clifton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.5%
Couple — no children
33.3%
One parent — no children under 15
16.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Clifton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.2% 7
Did not provide
78.8% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Clifton Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Clifton When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Clifton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
80.0%

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

Clifton Household Size

2 persons
60.0%
4 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Clifton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
19
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from VIC
3

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

Clifton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Clifton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Property Damage
3
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Clifton Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1055
avg ICSEA score
363
total students
Stanwell Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 150 students
1112
ICSEA
Scarborough Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 54 students
1080
ICSEA
OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra Independent
Combined · 3-12 · 159 students
973
ICSEA

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

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Clifton Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,583/wk
Median Rent $480/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Clifton

≈ $11,193/month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $2,103/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Clifton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton

What is the population of Clifton NSW?

The population of Clifton NSW is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 144.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Clifton?

The median personal income in Clifton NSW is $1,375 per week, or $71,500 per year.The median household income is $2,583 per week.Family income is $2,833 per week.

How much is rent in Clifton?

Median rent in Clifton NSW is $480 per week ($2,080 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Clifton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clifton NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clifton?

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

Is Clifton a good suburb to live in?

Clifton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 35.The median income is $1,375/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 10932. All dollar figures in AUD.