Clapham

Clapham is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Clapham's estimated population is around 1,709 people. This figure reflects a growth of 24 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,685. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation using the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,219 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this population growth.

For projections, ABS/Geoscience Australia's data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 is used for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, adjustments are made using the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future trends suggest lower quartile growth, with Clapham expected to grow by 55 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 4.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Clapham according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Clapham has seen virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Over the past five financial years, FY-21 to FY-25, an estimated total of 1 home was approved for construction. As of now in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded.

This lack of supply, with an average of 10 new residents per year for every home built over the past five years, suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures due to demand outstripping supply. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Clapham has significantly less development activity. Recent periods have seen some pickup in development activity, but it remains lower than national levels, potentially indicating market maturity or development constraints.

Clapham has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to affect the region. Key projects are Springbank Road Pedestrian Actuated Crossing, Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access, Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements, and Springbank Secondary College upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Clapham places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Clapham has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 0.5%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%. As of June 2025, 1,022 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation in Clapham is 69.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area specializes in education & training with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing employs just 1.9% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.3%. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clapham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that Clapham has one of the highest incomes nationally, with a median assessed at $62,927 and an average income of $99,469. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Clapham would be approximately $71,001 (median) and $112,231 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that Clapham's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 84th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the majority of residents, 28.7% or 490 people, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.8%. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated, with 37.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Clapham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Clapham, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Clapham was 39.4%, similar to Adelaide metro's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (44.6%) or rented (16.1%). Median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,992. Median weekly rent in Clapham was recorded at $395, compared to Adelaide metro's $335. Nationally, Clapham's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Clapham has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 76.4% of all households, including 40.2% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for 23.6%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Clapham shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Clapham is notably high, with 44.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 15.0%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest figures, including 11.0% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Clapham Primary School serves local educational needs within Clapham, with an enrollment of 247 students as of the most recent data. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. As of the latest figures, school places per 100 residents stand at 14.4, below the regional average of 21.2, indicating some students may attend schools outside Clapham.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates six operational stops in Clapham, offering mixed bus services. These stops cater to eight distinct routes, facilitating 547 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is assessed as good, with residents typically residing 202 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 78 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 91 weekly trips per individual stop.

Clapham's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Clapham. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (1,131 people), compared to 58.5% across Greater Adelaide.

Nationally, this averages at 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.9% and 7.2% of residents respectively. A total of 71.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 19.6% of residents aged 65 and over (334 people), which is lower than the 21.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Clapham ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Clapham's population, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 82.9% born in Australia and 93.5% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 88.5%. Christianity was the dominant religion (42.1%), but Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.4%), Australian (27.0%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notably, German (6.7%) and Polish (1.1%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.9% and 1.0%, respectively, while Welsh was slightly higher at 0.7%.

Clapham hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Clapham's median age is 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and notably higher than the national average of 38. The proportion of residents aged 5-14 is 14.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's percentage. However, those aged 25-34 make up only 9.3% of Clapham's population. According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 75 to 84 has increased from 5.4% to 7.3%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 10.4% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 12.5% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Clapham's age profile. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 110%, reaching 79 people from its current figure of 37. This growth will contribute to the overall increase in those aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise 74% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.