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Population
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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Clarence Park is around 2,693 people. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,658 people in the suburb. The growth of 35 people (1.3%) since the census was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation using the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,244 persons per square kilometer for Clarence Park, placing it in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 99.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted. These projections were released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Clarence Park is expected to grow by 87 persons to reach a total population of around 2,780 people by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.2% over the 16-year period.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Clarence Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Clarence Park shows approximately 4 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 24 homes. In FY-26 so far, 4 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built has been around 0.1 per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand.
The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $576,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Clarence Park records about 57% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 15th percentile nationally, implying somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. New building activity is composed of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 66.0% houses). Clarence Park has around 1065 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 87 residents by 2041, and at current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Population forecasts indicate Clarence Park will gain 87 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Clarence Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally
No changes can significantly impact an area's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 0 projects that are likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Tram Grade Separation Projects, Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation, Carmelite Retirement Living, and River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D) - South Road Resurfacing Works, with the following list detailing those most relevant.
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SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals
State and federal government project to electrify the 42km Gawler rail line from Adelaide CBD to Gawler, with 25kV AC overhead wiring, new signalling systems, upgrade of 14 stations, and activation of 13 pedestrian crossings. Electrified passenger services commenced June 2022. The complementary Ovingham Level Crossing Removal ($231M) replaced the high-risk Torrens Road crossing with a new overpass, public plaza and upgraded Ovingham Railway Station, completing in late 2023.
Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program
A joint Australian and South Australian Government program to conduct planning studies at priority at-grade level crossing locations across metropolitan Adelaide, and establish a ten-year Level Crossing Removal Program. Adelaide has 126 at-grade level crossings where boom gates can be closed for up to 25% of peak traffic periods. Priority sites under active planning include Cormack Road (Wingfield), Kings Road (Parafield), and Park Terrace (Salisbury). The program commenced in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with the first major removal project - Curtis Road, Munno Para - announced in May 2025 with a $250 million joint funding commitment and construction starting by 2027.
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
North South Corridor
The North-South Corridor in Australia, a 78 km non-stop motorway from Gawler to Old Noarlunga through Adelaide, includes several projects like the Southern Expressway and Darlington Upgrade. Completion expected by 2031.
Employment
The exceptional employment performance in Clarence Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets
Clarence Park has an educated workforce with key services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.4% and it saw a 4.9% employment growth in the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, 1,643 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.
Workforce participation stands at 73.9%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A moderate 15.0% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Clarence Park specializes in education & training with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, but manufacturing is under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.0%.
The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, labour force by 4.8%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% employment growth and a 3.9% labour force growth with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clarence Park's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Clarence Park has a median income of $55,644 and an average income of $81,248. This compares to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $61,303 (median) and $89,511 (average). According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 70th percentile ($921 weekly), with household income at the 53rd percentile. Distribution data shows that 30.0% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (807 individuals). After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Clarence Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Clarence Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.8% houses and 34.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clarence Park was at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.4% and rented ones at 31.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,900, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, lower than Adelaide metro's $320. 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.
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Household Composition
Clarence Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 61.9% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households at 33.1% and group households making up 4.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
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 and above have a higher proportion of university qualifications than the broader South Australian (SA) and Greater Adelaide averages. Specifically, 44.3% of Clarence Park residents hold such qualifications, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational advantage is evident across various qualification levels: bachelor degrees at 27.4%, postgraduate qualifications at 11.8%, and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational pathways are also pursued, with 24.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding advanced diplomas (10.3%) or certificates (14.1%).
Educational participation is notably high in Clarence Park, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 8.2% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Clarence Park has 11 active 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 typically living 175 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 77%, followed by train at 7% and bus at 6%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, below the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 15.0% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 236 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 150 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Clarence Park's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions
Analysis shows strong health metrics in Clarence Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts had very low prevalence of common health conditions.
Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (1,590 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 9.0% and arthritis impacting 6.9% of residents. 71.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (506 people).
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Cultural Diversity
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's cultural diversity was above average, 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, accounting for 41.5%. Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 3.8% versus 2.8%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (8.9%). Notably, German (6.4%) and Greek (3.8%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.1% and 2.0%, respectively, while French was slightly overrepresented at 0.6%.
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Age
Clarence Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Clarence Park's median age is 39 years, matching Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and closely aligned with Australia's median of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Clarence Park at 10.7%, while the 85+ cohort is under-represented at 1.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.0% to 6.8% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.1% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Clarence Park's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 26%, adding 47 residents to reach 231. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 69% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts.