Clarence Park

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of Clarence Park is estimated at around 2,677, reflecting an increase of 19 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,658. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 2,661 in June 2024, following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release, and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,225 persons per square kilometer, placing Clarence Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 99.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's 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 released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward, demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation for Clarence Park, expected to grow by 165 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 8.5% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Clarence Park has recorded around 5 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 25 homes. So far in FY26, 2 approvals have been recorded.

Over these 5 years, an average of 0.9 people moved to Clarence Park for each dwelling built. New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $576,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Comparatively, Clarence Park records about 59% of the building activity per person compared to Greater Adelaide.

Nationally, it places among the 15th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This lower activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving Clarence Park's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (66.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 1092 people per dwelling approval, Clarence Park reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Clarence Park is forecasted to gain 228 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Clarence Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes are anticipated in this area at present, as AreaSearch has identified no projects that could significantly impact it. Previous plans included initiatives such as Tram Grade Separation Projects, Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation, Carmelite Retirement Living, and River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D) - South Road Resurfacing Works.

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Employment conditions in Clarence Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Clarence Park has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.7%.

The area's unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%, and its workforce participation is higher at 77.0% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 15.0% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training has a concentration 1.4 times the regional average.

Manufacturing is under-represented with only 4.6% of Clarence Park's workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.7% alongside labour force increasing by 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Clarence Park's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of Clarence Park has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to the latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Clarence Park is $55,644, while the average income stands at $81,248. These figures compare to those for Greater Adelaide, which are $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $60,541 and the average income would be around $88,398 by September 2025. Census data indicates that personal income ranks at the 70th percentile ($921 weekly), while household income sits at the 53rd percentile. Income analysis shows that 30.0% of the population (803 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Clarence Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Clarence Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 65.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 34.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clarence Park stood at 36.2%, with mortgaged properties at 32.4% and rented ones at 31.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, exceeding the Adelaide metro average of $1,562. The median weekly rent was recorded at $310, lower than the Adelaide metro figure of $375 but higher than the national average of $348. Nationally, Clarence Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Clarence Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households are the majority, accounting for 61.9% of all households. They consist of 28.8% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households at 33.1% and group households comprising 4.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Clarence Park places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Clarence Park residents aged 15+ have a significantly higher university qualification rate of 44.3%, compared to South Australia's 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational pathways account for 24.4%, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 14.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.0% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.4% in primary, 8.2% in tertiary, and 6.2% in secondary education.

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

Clarence Park has 11 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,654 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 175 meters from the nearest stop. The area, predominantly residential, sees most residents commuting outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 77%, followed by train at 7% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.0% of residents work from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 236 trips per day, equating to approximately 150 weekly trips per stop.

Clarence Park's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Clarence Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, with younger cohorts particularly seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (1,581 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 9.0% and 6.9% of residents respectively. Seventy-one point four percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (497 people), though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Clarence Park had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 22.1% of its population born overseas and 17.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Clarence Park, making up 41.5% of people there. Hinduism was notably overrepresented, comprising 3.8%, compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (8.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: German at 6.4% in Clarence Park versus 5.1% regionally, Greek at 3.8% versus 2.0%, and French at 0.6% versus 0.4%.

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

Clarence Park's median age is 39 years, aligning with Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely matching Australia's median of 38. The 65-74 age cohort is notably higher at 10.8% locally compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while those aged 85+ are under-represented at 1.2%. Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 5.0% to 6.6%, while the 45-54 cohort decreased from 13.1% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate Clarence Park's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 48%, adding 85 residents to reach 262. Conversely, the 65-74 group is expected to decrease by 1 resident.