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

The population of Clarence Gardens was estimated at 2,370 as of May 2026, reflecting a decrease of 3 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,373. This decrease is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,365 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. The suburb's population density was 2,443 persons per square kilometer as of May 2026, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth in Clarence Gardens. 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. Projected demographic shifts indicate lower quartile growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Clarence Gardens is expected to increase by 62 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 2.4% over the 16 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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 in Clarence Gardens indicates approximately 3 new homes approved annually. Between Financial Year 21 (FY-21) and FY-25, around 19 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average value of new homes being built 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, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. However, Clarence Gardens has significantly less development activity compared to Greater Adelaide, with 54.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

Similarly, this activity is under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New building activity in Clarence Gardens shows 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 approximately 1196 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Future projections show Clarence Gardens adding 57 residents by 2041, according to 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Two projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact 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 key sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.0%. As of December 2025, 1,400 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Adelaide's 3.8%.

Workforce participation was 74.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Home workership stood at 14.9% based on Census responses. Key industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area showed strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Retail trade had limited presence at 7.7%, compared to the regional 10.0%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 4.0% alongside labour force increasing by 3.7%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 4.2%, labour force expanded by 3.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 showed national employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Clarence Gardens' employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2023 shows Clarence Gardens' median income among taxpayers is $61,219. The average income 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 since financial year 2023, current estimates for Clarence Gardens would be approximately $67,445 (median) and $87,067 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals 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, reflecting metropolitan patterns where 31.8% fall into this bracket. 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 rank 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Clarence Gardens, as per the latest Census evaluation, 83.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.4% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clarence Gardens stood at 31.8%, mirroring Adelaide metro's rate. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 46.3%, while rented properties made up 21.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clarence Gardens was $2,038, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in the area was $350, slightly higher than Adelaide metro's figure of $320. Nationally, Clarence Gardens' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $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 comprise the remaining 26.3%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households making up 4.2%. 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

Educational attainment in Clarence Gardens is notably higher than broader averages. Specifically, 39.9% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to the South Australian (SA) average of 25.7%, and the SA4 region average of 28.1%. This educational advantage is largely driven by Bachelor degrees, with 27.1% of residents holding such qualifications, 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 years and above holding these, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (16.0%).

Educational participation is 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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 23 different routes, offering a total of 1,107 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 186 meters to the nearest stop. The area is mainly residential, and most commuters travel outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 83% of residents. Buses follow at 7%, while cycling accounts for 2%.

On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per household. According to the 2021 Census, 14.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes is 158 trips per day, equating to roughly 92 weekly trips per 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 indicates strong performance across Clarence Gardens. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,379 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (7.6%) and asthma (6.7%). A significant majority, 75.2%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Clarence Gardens has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (343 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, aligning with national rankings for 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' cultural diversity was above average, with 22.0% of its population born overseas and 17.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Clarence Gardens, comprising 42.1% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Clarence Gardens at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.5%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (7.6%). There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Greek was overrepresented at 3.6% (vs regional 2.0%), German at 5.2% (vs 5.1%), and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

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 median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, Clarence Gardens has an over-representation of the 35-44 age cohort (16.7% locally) and an under-representation of the 65-74 age group (8.1%). Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group grew from 6.8% to 8.1%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.7% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.8%, and the 85+ group dropped from 2.5% to 1.4%. By 2041, Clarence Gardens' age profile is projected to evolve significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 30 people (26%), growing from 118 to 149. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 35-44 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.