Clarence Gardens

Clarence Gardens 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 Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Clarence Gardens statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,407, reflecting a 1.4% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 2,373 people. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2024, estimating a resident population of 2,399. The area's population density stands at 2,481 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this growth. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, South Australian Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, adjusted employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected demographic shifts indicate lower quartile growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the Clarence Gardens (SA2) is expected to increase by 56 persons, reflecting a total gain of 2.6% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Clarence Gardens is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Clarence Gardens had approximately 4 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 23 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, this results in about 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during these years.

This pace suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choices and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new homes is $412,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26 alone, Clarence Gardens has registered $52.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Clarence Gardens has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 13th percentile nationally for assessed areas.

This suggests limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties, possibly due to its established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity in Clarence Gardens consists of approximately 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has about 1201 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections estimate Clarence Gardens will add around 63 residents by 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Clarence Gardens has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Two projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: Tram Grade Separation Projects, Fig Tree Terraces, River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D) - South Road Resurfacing Works, and SA Health - Building a Bigger Health System in the South (Daw Park Urgent Care Hub & other upgrades).

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Clarence Gardens performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Clarence Gardens has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In comparison to Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 3.9%, Clarence Gardens has a lower rate of 2.3%. The workforce participation in Clarence Gardens was higher at 71.1% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Notably, the area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Retail trade has limited presence at 7.7%, compared to the regional level of 10.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1% alongside labour force increasing by 3.1%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Clarence Gardens' employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023, Clarence Gardens' median income among taxpayers is $61,219, with an average of $79,030. Nationally, this is high, compared to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $66,606 (median) and $85,985 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Clarence Gardens, between the 77th and 78th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 29.1% of residents earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to metropolitan Adelaide's 31.8%. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 34.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and services. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Clarence Gardens is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Clarence Gardens' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Adelaide metro had 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clarence Gardens was at 31.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.3% and rented ones at 21.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,038, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,992. The median weekly rent figure in Clarence Gardens was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $335. Nationally, Clarence Gardens' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,038 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Clarence Gardens features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.7% of all households, including 40.9% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.3%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Clarence Gardens demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Clarence Gardens is notably higher than broader averages. 39.9% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 16.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Clarence Gardens has 13 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that together facilitate 1,107 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 186 meters.

On average, there are 158 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

Clarence Gardens'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 Clarence Gardens, with both young and old age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,400 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6% and 6.7% of residents respectively, while 75.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.3% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2016 data, 13.8% of Clarence Gardens' residents are aged 65 and over (332 people), which is lower than the 21.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Clarence Gardens was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Clarence Gardens had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 22.0% of its population born overseas and 17.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Clarence Gardens, comprising 42.1% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Clarence Gardens at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.5%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (7.6%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Greek (3.6% vs regional 2.5%), German (5.2% vs 5.9%), and Russian (0.4% vs 0.3%) were overrepresented in Clarence Gardens compared to Greater Adelaide.

Clarence Gardens's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Clarence Gardens has a median age of 38, nearly matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, Clarence Gardens has an over-representation of the 35-44 cohort at 16.6%, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 7.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group grew from 15.7% to 16.6% of the population, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Clarence Gardens' age profile will significantly change. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 36 people (34%), from 108 to 145. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 35-44 and 0-4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.