NSW · Dungog Council
Clarence Town, NSW, 2321
Desirability index
#105 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Clarence Town is a smaller suburban community in the Dungog area, home to around 2,265 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,048 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+9%), roughly 462.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $520, houses $680), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,265
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,934
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 67 of 853
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,993
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 58 / 6 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 293
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,048
- Against the person
- 440
- Against property
- 380
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 462.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +8.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault132
- Fraud62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment151
- Malicious Damage To Property99
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 962.5
- Clarence Town Public SchoolPrimary
- Glen William Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
129 public transport stops in this suburb
- Clarence Town Rd At Tower Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Grey St At Prince St
- Grey St At Prince St (Hail And Ride)
- Queen St At Marshall St
- Queen St At Marshall St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time. Traffic control management in place, with traffic lights operating under a single-lane arrangement. Delays are expected. These arrangements will remain in place for the duration of the works.Durham Street27 Apr 2025 – 12 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
292 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool40 REDGUM DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 LOWE STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space47 ANGELA CLOSE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool132 BOATFALLS DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 DEPTFORD CLOSE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 FORDS ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 FORDS ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool69 REDGUM DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure34 ANGELA CLOSE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 Lowe Street Clarence Town NSW 2321Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 GUM TREE CLOSE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Subdivision231 GLEN WILLIAM ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development132 BOATFALLS DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure580 WOERDENS ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision109 FORDS ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 PAPERBARK DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool65 REDGUM DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure79 PRINCE STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 JINKER CIRCUIT CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 YOKE WAY CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal)37 RUSSELL STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1230 EAST SEAHAM ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool109 FORDS ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
2025· 57 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces122-130 KING STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 FORDS ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Subdivision83 QUEEN STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia15 GREY STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Subdivision109 FORDS ROAD CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure65 SHERIFF STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 ANGELA CLOSE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 PAPERBARK DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 LOWE STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah28 BOATFALLS DRIVE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Erection of a new structure; Function centre29 GREY STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 RIFLE STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure34 ANGELA CLOSE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure127 QUEEN STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool22 WETZLER CLOSE CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure51 MARSHALL STREET CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 YOKE WAY CLARENCE TOWN 2321Determined
2024· 40 proposals
40 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 67 proposals
67 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 55 proposals
55 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Clarence Town IGA + LiquorAlcohol
- Erringhi Hotel Bottle Shop - Local LiquorAlcohol
- NexTATM
- Bbq
- Shine Hair and BeautyBeauty salon
29 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- Grey Street at Prince StreetBus stop
- Grey Street at Prince Street (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Queen Street at Marshall StreetBus stop
- Cafe
- Clarence Town School of Arts Literary InstituteCommunity centre
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bridge ReservePark
- Clarence Town Lions ParkPark
- Clarence Town Memorial ParkPark
- Wharf ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Aspinall ChiropracticGrey Streetalternative
- Clarence Town Medical CentreGrey Streetdoctor
- Clarence Town Pharmacypharmacy
- Prince Street Surgerydoctor
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Clarence Town Bridge over Williams RiverMain Road 567 Clarence TownSHR
- Courthouse and site (former)49 Grey Street Clarence TownSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 88.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #105 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Clarence Town Rd At Tower Rd (Hail And Ride)transport
- Grey St At Prince Sttransport
- Grey St At Prince St (Hail And Ride)transport
- Queen St At Marshall Sttransport
- Queen St At Marshall Sttransport
- Clarence Town Bridge over Williams RiverheritageMain Road 567 Clarence TownSHR
- Courthouse and site (former)heritage49 Grey Street Clarence TownSHR
- Aspinall ChiropractichealthGrey Streetalternative
- Clarence Town Medical CentrehealthGrey Streetdoctor
- Clarence Town Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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