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Clare has an estimated 4,200 residents, up from 4,096 at the 2021 Census — a change of 104 people, or 2.5%. Density is about 57 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments by AreaSearch place Clare's population at approximately 4,200. This represents an addition of 104 people (2.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,096 people. Such figures are derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 4,185 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 66 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. With a density measuring 56 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy spacious living environments. Clare's 2.5% increase post-Census sits within 0.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (3.1%), indicating resilient growth conditions.
Population gains throughout recent periods were almost entirely attributable to overseas migration. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as their foundation year, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas lacking this coverage, or extending past 2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts published in 2023 from 2021 baselines, adjusted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation. Moving forward, long-term expansion is anticipated to sit within the lower quartile of Australian regional locations, with Clare projected to add 43 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP figures, constituting an overall rise of 0.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Clare over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Clare have averaged roughly 12 dwellings annually, accumulating to 64 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Although the local population previously contracted, building activity has maintained adequate supply relative to demand to ensure options for purchasers, with newly approved residential builds averaging an estimated construction value of $372,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $14.8 million this financial year, underscoring ongoing business investment. Per capita residential construction in Clare trails Rest of SA by 14.0% and ranks in the 29th percentile nationwide, creating a tighter pipeline of new stock and directing buyer attention toward established houses.
This comparatively subdued volume highlights both local market maturity and potential physical or planning boundaries. All approved residential activity has consisted of stand-alone houses, preserving low-density characteristics that appeal to buyers looking for larger allotments. A metric of 493 people per approved dwelling highlights the tranquil pace of local property development. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, demographic projections anticipate Clare adding 28 residents to 2041. Ongoing approval velocities appear well situated to satisfy future housing demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers while offering capacity to facilitate growth beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 80 current infrastructure and development projects close to Clare, worth an estimated $26.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, strategic programs, and regional infrastructure developments play a fundamental role in shaping community outcomes. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Notable regional initiatives encompass the Robertstown Solar Project, Mid North South Australia REZ Expansion, SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, and Barrier Highway Safety Upgrades, with key details provided below.
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Blyth Battery
Grid-scale battery energy storage system sized at 238.5 MW / 477 MWh. Equipped with grid-forming inverter capability to provide system strength and stability services. Connected to ElectraNet's transmission network via the existing 275 kV Blyth West substation. Supports Neoen's 70 MW renewable energy baseload contract with BHP to help power Olympic Dam by firming output from Goyder South Stage 1 wind farm. Commissioned and operating from April 2025.
Goyder Renewables Zone
Neoen's flagship hybrid renewable energy hub combining wind, solar, and battery storage. Goyder South Stage 1 (412 MW) is operational, supporting contracts with the ACT Government, Flow Power, and BHP's Olympic Dam. Goyder North and the Goyder Battery are advancing through construction and planning in 2026. The total project will represent up to 2000MW wind, 1000MW solar, and 1500MW battery storage.
Barrier Highway Safety Upgrades
Upgrades to the Barrier Highway to improve safety and efficiency for all road users. The upgrades include pavement rehabilitation, shoulder widening, installation of safety barriers, and new line marking.
Burra Township Master Plan
Council-led township master plan guiding Burra's growth over the next 20 years. Draft master plans were released for community consultation in March-April 2025 following 2024 engagement. The plan focuses on managing growth pressures linked to heritage and tourism while protecting township character, identifying land use opportunities including the showgrounds, employment zones and accommodation, and setting long-term strategies for infrastructure and amenity. Planning consultants Masterplan Town and Country Planners are engaged to administer the process on behalf of the council.
Bundey BESS and Solar Project
A large scale renewable energy project northeast of Robertstown, SA, being progressed by Genaspi Energy Group. Current scope comprises a battery energy storage system of up to 1,200 MW / 3,900 MWh co located with a solar farm of up to 900 MW. The developer indicates the solar component has been lodged for development application while the BESS component proceeds under planning approval exemption pathways under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. The project is intended to improve grid stability and support decarbonisation across South Australia and connected states.
Project EnergyConnect
Project EnergyConnect is a new 900-kilometre electricity interconnector (transmission line) to enhance transfer capacity between South Australia and New South Wales, with a connection to Victoria. It is delivered in two stages: SA Section (Stage One, 206 km, 150 MW capacity) and NSW Section (Stage Two, 700 km, 800 MW capacity), including new substations, transmission lines, and upgrades.
Robertstown Solar Project
The Robertstown Solar Project in South Australia proposes a 636-MW solar PV farm and 250 MW battery storage, connecting to the National Electricity Market at the Robertstown Substation over 1,800 hectares.
Kulpara Quarry Operations
Operational hard rock quarry supplying aggregates, sands and road base across Yorke Peninsula, Northern Adelaide and the Mid North. The site operates under Extractive Minerals Leases EML 6074, EML 6179 and EML 6180, with extended operating hours approved in 2022 to meet major project demand. Products service civil, construction and domestic markets via Hallett Group/Hallett Resources.
2,119 residents of Clare are employed, from a labour force of 2,176. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 63.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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With strong representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, Clare maintains a productive local workforce featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.6% alongside 3.8% employment growth over the preceding year. Employed residents totaled 2,119 as of March 2026, while local joblessness sat 2.8% below the Regional SA benchmark of 5.5%. Labor force participation stood at 63.2%, outpacing the 58.3% recorded across Regional SA. Just 7.7% of respondents reported working remotely at the Census, although pandemic-related measures at the time must be noted. Key fields of employment for local workers include accommodation & food, retail trade, as well as health care & social assistance.
Accommodation & food demonstrates notable local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times greater than observed regionally. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for 8.0% of local jobs against 14.5% across Regional SA. A comparison between local resident counts and Census workplace data indicates that significant numbers of workers travel outside the immediate locality for their employment. Over the past 12-month timeframe, AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM metrics highlights an increase of 3.8% in employment paired with a 3.7% expansion in the workforce, keeping overall unemployment steady. Across Regional SA, employment rose 1.2%, labor supply grew 2.6%, and the jobless rate expanded by 1.4 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 outline broader industry trajectories over five and ten-year spans. Applying these sector-level expectations to Clare's industry distribution suggests potential local job growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, compared to national projections of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (this represents an unadjusted weighted model for illustrative use and excludes local population forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clare is $1,368 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $751 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,173 a year against an average of $64,323. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Clare SA2 registered a median income of $51,173 and an average income of $64,323. By comparison, Regional SA recorded a median of $48,920 and an average of $58,933, with local numbers sitting below the Australian benchmark. Incorporating a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates estimated figures to $56,377 (median) and $70,865 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings place between the 25th and 38th percentiles nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income cohort accounts for 30.8% of local earners (1,293 individuals), comparable to 27.5% across the surrounding region. Although households retain 87.6% of income after housing expenses, overall disposable income settles at the 30th percentile nationally, with the SEIFA income score ranking in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clare had 1,690 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that Clare's housing profile consists of 93.0% separate houses alongside 7.0% alternative dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional SA comprises 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 39.2%, slightly behind the regional standard, with 34.4% of homes held under a mortgage and 26.4% tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $1,300, exceeding the Regional SA figure of $1,153, while weekly rent averaged $250 against $220 regionally. Compared against Australia-wide metrics, Clare remains considerably more accessible than national mortgage repayments of $1,863 and median weekly rents of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clare counted 1,690 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 65.9% of Clare households, consisting of 33.8% couples without children, 22.9% couples with children, and 9.1% single parent arrangements. The remaining 34.1% consists of non-family living situations, including single-person homes at 31.6% and shared residences at 2.0%. An average of 2.2 people per household is registered, slightly smaller than the 2.3 observed across Regional SA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.6% of adults in Clare hold a university qualification, including 14.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,035 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,014 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Clare sits below broader regional figures, with 20.6% of people aged 15+ possessing university qualifications versus 30.4% nationwide, showing room for further skills expansion. Bachelor degrees represent 14.9% of adult qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational pathways remain well established, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (27.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Formal study engages 24.9% of the local population. Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 10.2%, secondary education comprises 7.9%, and higher education enrollments encompass 1.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Clare means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit analysis identifies 3 active transport stops in Clare, accommodating 7 distinct routes that deliver 15 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit remains constrained, with the average distance to a stop measuring 870 meters. Given the residential orientation, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 91% of travel, while 7% of trips are made on foot. Households own an average of 1.5 motor vehicles, and 7.7% of the workforce worked from home during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit services run at an average rate of 2 trips per day across the collective network, generating roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.5% of residents in Clare report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illness indicators reveals ongoing health considerations across both younger and older cohorts in Clare, while private health insurance encompasses roughly 51% of residents (~2,150 people). This matches closely with the 48.9% coverage level across Regional SA. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses, recorded among 10.0 and 9.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.5% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic ailments, compared to 62.5% in Regional SA. Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness, while people aged 65 and over constitute 25.1% of the area (1,054 people), sitting below the 27.1% share recorded regionally, with comparative national illness rankings surpassing the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Clare is largely Australian-born, at 90.8% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (31.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect a homogenous cultural background, with 90.8% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 96.3% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity forms the principal faith, encompassing 51.9% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in the Other religious category, which represents 1.0% of local residents against 0.8% across Regional SA. Evaluating parental birthplace, the primary ancestries identified in Clare comprise English (33.5%), Australian (31.9%), and German (8.5%). Minor differences in ethnic heritage are also present, including Scottish ancestry at 7.9% compared to 7.1% regionally, Polish at 0.6% versus 0.4%, and Serbian background at 0.2% against 0.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clare is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Clare maintains a youthful age profile, with people aged 25 - 44 representing 24.4% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding the 21.4% recorded throughout Regional SA. The median age remains at an estimated 45, mirroring the 2021 Census figure, which sits 2 years younger than Regional SA (47) and above the national median of 38. Residents in the 45 - 64 age bracket have decreased from 25.3% at the Census to an estimated 23.1%. Future demographic growth to 2041 will be led by senior cohorts aged 65+, expanding by 121 (11%) to reach 1,175 individuals, whereas youth, young adults, and middle-aged brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clare
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,096 at the 2021 Census → 4,200 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (405021116). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.