Clinton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Clinton SA is 313 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clinton is $441 per week ($22,932 per year). Median rent in Clinton is $225 per week ($975 per month). Clinton has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Clinton has a population density of 7.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clinton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clinton is $780.

There were 11 recorded offences in Clinton in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Clinton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Clinton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$441/wk
$22,932 per year
#8679 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
#6923 of 14,663
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Median Age
65years
27 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$780/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Clinton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (161) Female 47.9% (148)

Population Density

7.8
people per km²
313 people · 40.3 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$877
Family income/wk

Clinton 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)

Clinton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.2% 105 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
19.8% 26 dwellings

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

Clinton Country of Birth

Australia
94.5%
England
5.5%

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

Clinton Religion

No Religion
44.8%
Anglican
14.1%
Uniting Church
12.4%
Not stated
11.1%
Catholic
9.8%
Lutheran
4.2%
Baptist
2.6%
Christian (other)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Clinton Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
34.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.7%

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

Clinton Employment

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Employed full-time
14.3% 36 people
Employed part-time
9.5% 24 people
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Not in labour force
76.2% 192 people

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

Clinton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.6%
Bachelor Degree
14.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.6%
Certificate I/II
4.7%

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

Clinton Occupation

Managers
47.1%
Community & Personal Service
20.6%
Professionals
14.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.8%
Labourers
8.8%

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

Clinton Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.7%
Health
27.0%
Engineering
18.9%
Agriculture & Environment
13.5%
Society & Culture
10.8%

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

Clinton Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Clinton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
19.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
18.5%
$800-$999/wk
17.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
2.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Clinton Marital Status

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Married
52.5% 147
↔️
Separated
3.9% 11
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Divorced
14.6% 41
🕊️
Widowed
12.1% 34
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Never married
16.8% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Clinton Ancestry

English
39.9%
Australian
33.2%
German
8.8%
Scottish
7.2%
Irish
5.3%
Other
2.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
Italian
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Clinton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
30.8%
Primary — Government
23.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
23.1%
Secondary — Government
23.1%

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

Clinton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
15.8% 96
No need for assistance
84.2% 510

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

Clinton Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.1% 67
Not a volunteer
74.9% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Clinton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
13.0%
$600-$799/mo
34.8%
$800-$999/mo
34.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Clinton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.5%
Truck
7.3%
Did not go to work
7.3%

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

Clinton Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.5%
1 vehicle
45.9%
2 vehicles
40.1%
3 vehicles
7.0%
4+ vehicles
2.5%

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

Clinton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.8%
2 bedrooms
31.1%
3 bedrooms
51.6%
4 bedrooms
10.6%

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

Clinton Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
25.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Clinton Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
580
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Clinton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
35
Arthritis
33
Heart disease
30
Lung condition
26
Diabetes
20
Asthma
18
Cancer
13
Kidney disease
4
Stroke
3

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

Clinton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
17.0%
$400-$499/wk
16.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Clinton Family Structure

Couple — no children
71.5%
Couple — children under 15
12.4%
One parent — children under 15
8.8%
Couple — no children under 15
5.2%
One parent — no children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Clinton Military Service

🏅
Previously served
8.4% 22
👤
Never served
91.6% 241

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Clinton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.7% 50
Did not provide
81.3% 217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Clinton Children Ever Born

No children
27.7%
1 child
5.9%
2 children
38.6%
3 children
8.9%
4 children
18.8%

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

Clinton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
19
2001–2010
6

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

Clinton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.9%
5–14 hours
20.5%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
34.1%

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

Clinton Household Size

1 person
41.2%
2 persons
52.9%
3 persons
2.0%
4 persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Clinton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
258
Moved from SA
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from WA
3

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

Clinton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Clinton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Assault
5
Theft
3
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Clinton Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $777/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Clinton

≈ $3,367/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $552/wk
Rent share 29.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Clinton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clinton

What is the population of Clinton SA?

The population of Clinton SA is 313 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.8 people per km².Clinton is ranked #5,924 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clinton?

The median personal income in Clinton SA is $441 per week, or $22,932 per year.The median household income is $777 per week.Family income is $877 per week.Clinton is ranked #8,679 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clinton?

Median rent in Clinton SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Clinton ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clinton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clinton SA is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clinton?

The median age in Clinton SA is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clinton a good suburb to live in?

Clinton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 313.The median income is $441/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% 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: 40270. All dollar figures in AUD.