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Mount Clarence WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Clarence, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Clarence WA is 728 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Clarence is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in Mount Clarence is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Mount Clarence has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Clarence has a population density of 288.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Clarence is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Clarence is $1,769.

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Mount Clarence Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Clarence Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$815/wk

$42,380 per year

#3337 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,769/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Clarence Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (334) Female 54.0% (392)

Population Density

288.9

people per km²

728 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Mount Clarence 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)

Mount Clarence Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.0% 114 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.0% 70 dwellings

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

Mount Clarence Country of Birth

Australia

88.7%

England

10.3%

India

1.0%

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

Mount Clarence Religion

No Religion

55.3%

Anglican

12.4%

Catholic

12.2%

Not stated

8.2%

Baptist

4.8%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Buddhism

1.9%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Clarence Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Mount Clarence Languages Spoken at Home

Other

63.2%

Italian

21.1%

Afrikaans

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mount Clarence Employment

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Employed full-time

30.8% 159 people

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Employed part-time

26.3% 136 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 8 people

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Not in labour force

41.4% 214 people

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

Mount Clarence Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.2%

Certificate III/IV

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

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

Mount Clarence Occupation

Professionals

31.5%

Community & Personal Service

16.6%

Managers

14.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Clerical & Administrative

5.4%

Labourers

5.0%

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

Mount Clarence Field of Study

Health

17.1%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Education

16.3%

Engineering

11.6%

Architecture & Building

11.6%

Society & Culture

9.6%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

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

Mount Clarence Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Clarence Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Clarence Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 287

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Separated

3.1% 18

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Divorced

9.9% 58

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Widowed

6.0% 35

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Never married

32.2% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Clarence Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

29.1%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

7.3%

Other

5.1%

Italian

4.6%

German

3.4%

Dutch

2.4%

Polish

1.7%

Welsh

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

Chinese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Clarence School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

39.3%

Primary — Government

16.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.6%

Vocational Education

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

6.7%

Pre-school

6.7%

Primary — Catholic

2.2%

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

Mount Clarence Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.2% 87

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No need for assistance

93.8% 1,323

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

Mount Clarence Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.5% 152

—

Not a volunteer

72.5% 400

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Clarence Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$600-$799/mo

5.7%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

4.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Clarence How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.1%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Walked only

3.7%

Bicycle

1.0%

Bus

1.0%

Other

1.0%

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

Mount Clarence Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.7%

1 vehicle

40.9%

2 vehicles

33.0%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

8.0%

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

Mount Clarence Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

25.8%

3 bedrooms

43.2%

4 bedrooms

21.6%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Mount Clarence Population Mobility

18.6%

moved in the last year

49.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Clarence Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,375

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Clarence Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Diabetes

Dementia

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

Mount Clarence Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Clarence Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.3%

Couple — children under 15

37.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.8%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Clarence Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 16

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Never served

97.1% 538

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Clarence Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 71

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Did not provide

87.2% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Clarence Children Ever Born

No children

38.4%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

32.8%

3 children

14.0%

4 children

2.0%

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

Mount Clarence When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Mount Clarence Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

35.7%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

17.9%

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

Mount Clarence Household Size

1 person

32.6%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

3.9%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Clarence Where Residents Moved From

Same address

555

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

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

Mount Clarence Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.0%

Step family — no other children

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Clarence Schools

schools nearby

government

995

avg ICSEA score

3,569

total students

Australian Christian College - Southlands Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 987 students

1036

ICSEA

Albany Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 396 students

1024

ICSEA

St Joseph's College Catholic

Combined · PP-12 · 675 students

1023

ICSEA

Bethel Christian School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 318 students

1019

ICSEA

Albany Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 830 students

995

ICSEA

Spencer Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 303 students

938

ICSEA

Spencer Park Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 60 students

930

ICSEA

Youth Futures Community School (Centennial Park) Independent

Secondary

Alta-1 College - Barker Road, Centennial Park Independent

Secondary

OneSchool Global WA - Albany Campus Independent

Combined

Alta-1 College - Albany Senior School Independent

Secondary

Alta-1 College - Albany Marine VET Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Mount Clarence Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,586/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Mount Clarence

Your weekly income

≈ $6,873/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,286/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Mount Clarence vs State & National Average

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Pop: 365 Income: $483/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 366 Income: $326/wk Rent: $69/wk

Wungong

Pop: 370 Income: $641/wk Rent: $440/wk

Darkan

Pop: 371 Income: $953/wk Rent: $151/wk

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Pop: 374 Income: $807/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 377 Income: $831/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Clarence

What is the population of Mount Clarence WA?

The population of Mount Clarence WA is 728 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 288.9 people per km².Mount Clarence is ranked #4,430 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Clarence?

The median personal income in Mount Clarence WA is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year.The median household income is $1,586 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Mount Clarence is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Clarence?

Median rent in Mount Clarence WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Clarence ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Clarence?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Clarence WA is $1,769. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Clarence?

The median age in Mount Clarence WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Clarence a good suburb to live in?

Mount Clarence is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 728.The median income is $815/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 51009. All dollar figures in AUD.