Clemton Park

Clemton Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of Clemton Park is estimated at around 1,783 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 107 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,676 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 1,763 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024, and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,818 persons per square kilometer, placing Clemton Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 6.4% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area's growth rate of 5.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate a significant increase, with Clemton Park expected to increase by 544 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 33.0% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Clemton Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Clemton Park recorded around 2 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 11 homes were approved, with 1 more approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of approximately 21.6 new residents per year for every home built during this period.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $451,000, moderately above regional levels, indicating an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, $62,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's residential nature. When compared to Greater Sydney, Clemton Park shows substantially reduced construction, at 53.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development in Clemton Park consists of 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% medium and high-density housing.

This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 78.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 3620 people per dwelling approval, Clemton Park reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Clemton Park is expected to grow by 589 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Clemton Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

"Four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance: Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion), Campsie Private Hospital, Sydney Metro City & Southwest, and Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre. The following list details those considered most relevant.".

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AreaSearch assessment positions Clemton Park ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Clemton Park has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in the area was 3.3% as of September 2025, which is 0.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.8%.

Workforce participation stood at 73.5%, close to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 48.9% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, but shows lower representation in professional & technical services at 9.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, while labour force grew by 4.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clemton Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Clemton Park had a median taxpayer income of $37,866 and an average income of $48,973. These figures are lower than the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively in Greater Sydney. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $41,221 (median) and $53,312 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census shows individual incomes at the 16th percentile ($634 weekly) and household incomes at the 57th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 28.1% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (501 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region's 30.9%. The area has a diverse economic landscape with both lower-income residents (30.7%) and affluent households (27.8%). After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. Clemton Park's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Clemton Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Clemton Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.9% houses and 22.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clemton Park stood at 38.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Clemton Park was $264, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Clemton Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,400 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $264 against the national figure of $375.

Clemton Park has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.9% of all households, including 40.9% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Clemton Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 26.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (20.6%). Educational participation is high at 35.1%, comprising primary education (11.7%), secondary education (10.8%), and tertiary education (5.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Clemton Park has one operational public transport hub serving a variety of bus routes. This hub is served by nine distinct routes, collectively facilitating 968 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of this transport hub is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing 193 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation at 83%, followed by bus at 7% and train at 6%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 48.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 138 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 968 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Clemton Park are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Clemton Park's health indicators show below-average outcomes, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average for both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~826 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.8%) and mental health issues (6.1%). 71.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65s have better than average health outcomes. The area has 25.5% of residents aged 65 and over (454 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

Clemton Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Clemton Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.8% of its population born overseas and 59.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Clemton Park is Christianity, which accounts for 69.7% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups in Clemton Park are Greek (21.2%), Other (16.6%), and Chinese (10.9%).

Notably, Lebanese people make up 7.8% of Clemton Park's population, which is higher than the regional average of 2.6%. Similarly, Italians comprise 7.6%, compared to 3.4% regionally, and Vietnamese people account for 2.6%, slightly above the regional average of 1.8%.

Clemton Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Clemton Park's median age is 47 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and exceeding the national average of 38. The proportion of residents aged 85 or above is 7.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's figure but lower than the national average of 2.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 is 5.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.9% to 11.9%, while the proportion aged 25 to 34 has declined from 8.5% to 5.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Clemton Park's age profile. The number of residents aged 85 or above is projected to grow by 100%, adding 135 people to reach a total of 271. Residents aged 65 or above will drive 53% of population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 is projected to grow by a modest 4%, an increase of just 4 people.