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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Clare, 5453

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Desirability score

49.5/100
Average

Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • Green suburb
  • Cycling
  • Dog friendly
  • High desirability
What Clare is known for: Heritage area, Green suburb, Cycling, Dog friendly, High desirability

Suburb profile

As a regional hub in Clare and Gilbert Valleys, Clare combines local convenience with the appeal of a mid-sized suburb that feels genuinely its own. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and transport and access lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum.

Population

Population
3,238
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,302
Dwelling vacancy
11.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
177 of 1,549
Median monthly mortgage
$1,256
Employment rate
55.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
75 / 102 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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 (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$400
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$450
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$437.5
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
35

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
86
Against the person
29
Against property
57
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 112 residents
State safety percentile
38.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
27
Increase (daily rate)
+26.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault4
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental26
  • Other Theft14
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4 (3 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
994
  • Clare High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 994
  • Clare Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 983
  • Clare Valley Children's CentreCnr of Blyth Road and Elliot StreetIntegrated Centres
  • Disability Unit Clare High SchoolElliot StreetSpecialist Facilities
  • St Joseph's SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1074

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Main North Rd / Wendouree Rd - East side (Clare)
  • Ness St - North side (Clare)
  • Ness St / Old North Rd - South side (Clare)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

371 planning-related records

2026· 25 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Signage (1 x illuminated freestanding sign, 1 x illuminated fascia sign and 2 x entry signs) and associated façade alterations
    324 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    8 BURTON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed) and associated earthworks
    5 FARRELL FLAT RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Change of use from light industry to dwelling, internal/external alterations and decking
    7 ARCHER ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    16 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Ancillary accommodation with associated decking
    5 JESSIE ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Detached dwelling with garage and verandah under main roof
    12 WHITE HUT RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including addition to rear and extension of existing verandah
    15 JONATHON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shipping container to be used for car parts storage)
    36 NEW RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, deck and verandah
    LOT 118 HARRIETT ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Carport and outbuilding (shed)
    LOT 20 JONATHON ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features
    LOT 13 ALBERT ST CLARE SA 5453;LOT 14 ALBERT ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Locate a tiny home on wheels for ancillary accommodation use and construct a verandah and deck
    52 WARENDA RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Carport
    26 HENRY ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Four single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    UNIT 1-3 19 GLEESON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Carport
    2D OPIE ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Single storey group dwelling with garage and verandah under main roof
    UNIT 2 105 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Land division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)
    154 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed and carport), verandah and carport
    15 BINDARRAH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Retaining walls
    13 HEATH DR CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) and associated landscaping
    37 JARMAN CR CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling consisting of upper storey additions and new balcony
    71 WARENDA RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Installation of four (4) cantilevered basketball backboards
    180 -180B MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Reconfiguration of existing carpark to accommodate upgraded Direct to Boot (DTB) service associated with an existing shop and signage
    47 OLD NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Verandah
    41 VICTORIA RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 15 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Installation of shade sails over existing playground
    180 -180B MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Update to Essential Safety Provisions Schedule Only.
    LOT 109 VICTORIA RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Expansion of site area used for service trade premises for display and/or assembly of farm machinery
    23 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Verandah over existing deck
    9 BEARE ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with garage and verandah under the main roof
    17A JONATHON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling and retaining walls
    40 WEST TCE CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Floodway/crossing over creek (Hutt River)
    LOT 46 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling, outbuilding (garage) addition, swimming pool and safety features addition and changes to landscaping and retaining walls
    1 HOPE ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Land division (boundary realignment – 3 into 3 allotments)
    125 NEAGLES ROCK RD CLARE SA 5453;145 NEAGLES ROCK RD CLARE SA 5453;LOT 16 NEAGLES ROCK RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Verandah
    50 VICTORIA RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    13 HEATH DR CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    1 WEST TCE CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)
    LOT 331 KING ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Detached dwelling with garage and verandah under main roof and deck
    17 WILLIAM ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    LOT 14 ALBERT ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

121 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • HR SandersAgrarian
  • ANZATM
  • Bake-houseBakery
  • ANZBank
  • NABBank
  • Bbq
  • Scandal Hair And BeautyBeauty salon
  • Bench (17)
  • Sportspower Surf Cycle OutdoorBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (8)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Clare Hospital47 Farrel Flat RoadPublic Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

32 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Clare Valley Childrens Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
6

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
49.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1993rd in Australia
State rank
164th in SA
Peer rank
#10 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#24 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • ANZamenitiesbank
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_office
  • Australia Post Parcel Lockeramenitiesparcel_locker
  • Bake-houseamenitiesbakery
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq
  • Benchamenitiesbench
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  • Benchamenitiesbench

Data sources & freshness

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