Clarence Gardens

An assessment of population growth drivers in Clarence Gardens reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Clarence Gardens is estimated at around 2,408, reflecting an increase of 35 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 1.5% growth from the previous population count of 2,373. The current resident population estimate of 2,399 was inferred by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,482 persons per square kilometer, placing Clarence Gardens in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population growth was overseas migration during recent periods.

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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Clarence Gardens is expected to increase by 67 persons to reach a total population of around 2,475 by the year 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 3.0% over the 17-year period.

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 indicates approximately 4 new homes approved annually in Clarence Gardens. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 23 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling was observed.

This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice 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, $52.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Clarence Gardens has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 13th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties.

This activity is under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity in Clarence Gardens comprises 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 1201 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Future projections estimate Clarence Gardens will add 71 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to affect this region: 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). The following details projects likely most relevant.

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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 is 1.6%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

As of September 2025, 1,412 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate of 75.0% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Home-based work is moderate at 14.9%, considering Covid-19 impacts. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Retail trade has limited presence at 7.7% compared to the regional 10.0%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.1%, with unemployment remaining stable. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 14.3% over ten years for Clarence Gardens, based on industry-specific projections applied to its local employment mix.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Clarence Gardens' median income among taxpayers is $61,219. The average income in the suburb is $79,030. Nationally, these figures are 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, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $66,606 (median) and $85,985 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Clarence Gardens rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 78th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 29.1% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the metropolitan region's pattern at 31.8%. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 34.2% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income at the 80th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Clarence Gardens' dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings. Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clarence Gardens was 31.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.3% and rented ones at 21.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,038, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562. Median weekly rent was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Clarence Gardens' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,038 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 26.3%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

In Clarence Gardens, residents aged 15 and above exhibit notably high educational attainment. Specifically, 39.9% possess university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the state average of 25.7% and the SA4 region average of 28.1%. This notable advantage suggests strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Among these residents with university qualifications, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas held by 10.6% of residents and certificates held by 16.0%. Educational participation is notably high in Clarence Gardens, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.2%), secondary education (6.9%), and tertiary education (6.6%).

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

Clarence Gardens has 12 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 area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 186 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Clarence Gardens being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 83% of residents, while buses are used by 7%, and cycling by 2%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 158 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 92 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,401 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6 and 6.7% of residents respectively. 75.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (349 people), lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 0.2% of Clarence Gardens' population versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.5%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (7.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Greek at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 2.0%, German at 5.2% versus 5.1%, and Russian at 0.4% compared to 0.3%.

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

Clarence Gardens has a median age of 38, closely aligning with 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 age cohort at 16.6% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.9%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 3.7% to 5.0%, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 6.8% to 7.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 14.3% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Clarence Gardens' age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 32 people (an 84% increase) from 38 to 71. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 65% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 35-44 and 5-14 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.