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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Clare, 5453

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,316

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

-0.1%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,302/wk

Employment rate

55.4%

Languages at home

4.6%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

51.2/100
Average

Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Clare is a regional mid-sized suburb in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Adelaide. 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 without the inner-city crush.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though schools and education remain brighter spots.

At a glance

Clare snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$438/wk

Houses $450 · Units $400

Population (ERP)

3,316

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

11.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#8

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

39th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

6th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

58th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
51.2/100 — Average
State standing
Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2015th in Australia
State rank
167th in SA
Peer rank
#8 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#21 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

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.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

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

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

3,316(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · -0.1% over 5 years · 6th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
-0.1%
Change in 1 year
-2
Change in 5 years
-5
Growth rank in SA
6th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,400), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
1,256 / 102 / 0 (+ 7 other)

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 · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
86
Against the person
29
Against property
57
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 112 residents
State safety percentile
39.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
27
Increase (daily rate)
+26.8%

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

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3 (3 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,028.5
Median ICSEA percentile
58th
School list
  • Clare Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 250 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 314 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Clare High SchoolElliot StreetSecondary Education
  • Clare Valley Children's CentreCnr of Blyth Road and Elliot StreetIntegrated Centres
  • Disability Unit Clare High SchoolElliot StreetSpecialist Facilities

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

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

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

Amenities

187 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 5 cafes · 3 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
69/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.54
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.71
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.85
Food & drink(12)
  • Bake-houseBakery
  • Cafe 1871Cafe
  • Daily GrindCafe
  • Hashtag Bubble TeaCafe
  • Just Julie’sCafe
  • Zest CafeCafe
  • SubwayFast food
  • Clare HotelPub
  • Taminga HotelPub

    302 Main North Road, Clare

  • The Bentleys HotelPub
  • Indii of ClareRestaurant

    201 Horrocks Highway

  • SeedRestaurant
Shopping(7)
  • Mathie’s Meat ShoppeButcher
  • On the RunConvenience store
  • The Corner PatchGreengrocer
  • FoodlandSupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
  • Town HallCommunity centre
  • Clare LibraryLibrary
  • Clare Primary SchoolSchool
  • School
  • Vineyard Lutheran SchoolSchool
Health & services(6)
  • Clare Medical CentreClinic

    41 Old North Road

  • Clare HospitalHospital
  • Clare Doctors SurgeryMedical clinic
  • Clare PharmacyPharmacy
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
  • Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(16)
  • Dog park
  • Ennis ParkPark
  • Hentschke ParkPark
  • Lions ParkPark
  • Pioneer ParkPark
  • Police ParkPicnic area
  • Playground (7)
  • Clare Skate ParkSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Entertainment(3)
  • Old Police Station Musuem National TrustMuseum
  • Billy Goat Hill LookoutViewpoint
  • Neagles Rock LookoutViewpoint
Other(62)
  • HR SandersAgrarian
  • Artwork (6)
  • Girl on a RoofArtwork
  • Mob of SheepArtwork
  • Wheel WrenArtwork
  • ANZATM
  • ANZBank
  • NABBank
  • Bbq
  • Scandal Hair And BeautyBeauty salon
  • Bench (17)
  • Sportspower Surf Cycle OutdoorBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (8)
  • Riesling Trail Bike HireBicycle rental
  • Clare Valley Christian Outreach BookshopBooks
  • Clare Medical CentreCentre
  • Jack’s HouseChalet

    42 Victoria Road

  • Jack’s House 2Chalet

    16 Mill Street

  • Little Lalt CoClothes
  • Court HouseCourthouse
  • Mitre 10Doityourself
  • Drinking water (5)
  • RAAEV charging
  • Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
  • Clare Valley FlowersFlorist
  • Fountain
  • Blackman GalleryGallery

    130A Main North Road, Clare

  • Clare Art HouseGallery

    8 Mill Street, Clare

  • The Bake and Brew ShopHouseware
  • Clare Flour MillsInformation
  • Clare Railway StarionInformation
  • Clare Valley RocksInformation
  • Information (18)
  • Neagles Rock LookoutInformation
  • Picnic at Neagles RockInformation
  • Kiosk
  • Clare Valley MotelMotel

    Horrocks Highway

  • Pinks ReserveNature Reserve
  • Outdoor Seating (2)
  • Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
  • Parking (10)
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • MobilPetrol station
  • On The RunPetrol station
  • OTR ClarePetrol station

    186 Main North Road, Clare

  • Picnic Table (9)
  • Place of worship
  • Clare Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Australia PostPost office
  • Public toilets
  • Zest Cafe ToiletPublic toilets
  • Recycling
  • Schoolyard
  • Shelter (7)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Toys
  • Goodyear Autocare ClareTyres
  • Lifeline shopVariety Store
  • Waste Basket (6)
  • Knit Spin WeaveYes
  • Sugar + Stone Skin TherapyYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
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

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Place of worship

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Clare Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
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 · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
75
Participants per 1,000 residents
22.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 13°
Rainfall
69 mm · ~9 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
80 mm · ~10 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 5°
Rainfall
142 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
125 mm · ~16 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 33 proposals

  • August 2026

  • Garage and carport
    33 WEST TCE CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Single storey group dwelling (dwelling A) and retaining walls
    LOT 312 EDWARD ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Single storey group dwelling (dwelling B) and retaining walls
    LOT 312 EDWARD ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Agricultural building (machinery store) including associated earthworks
    LOT 10 STANLEY PL CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment

  • July 2026

  • Verandah
    2 PIONEER AV CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    LOT 101 STANLEY PL CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Deck ancillary to an existing dwelling and carport
    16 BURTON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (shed) and above-ground rain-water tank (130kL)
    LOT 46 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment

  • 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 5453Decision Made
  • Verandah
    8 BURTON ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) and associated earthworks
    5 FARRELL FLAT RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
  • 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 5453Decision Made
  • 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 5453Decision Made
  • 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· 14 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

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

25 heritage places

  • ANZ (former ES & A Clare Branch) Bank243 Horrocks Highway (formerly Main North Road) CLAREState heritage
  • Bain Rotunda, Soldier's Memorial ParkHope Street CLAREState heritage
  • Clare Institute Library33 Old North Road CLAREState heritage
  • Clare Primary School (former High School)137 Horrocks Highway (formerly Main North Road) CLAREState heritage
  • Dwelling ('Hope Cottage')11 Wright Street CLAREState heritage
  • Former Clare Town Hall203 Horrocks Highway (formerly Main North Road) CLAREState heritage
  • Former Clare Wesleyan Methodist Church Complex (including 1857 Chapel [now a dwelling], 1866 Church [now Uniting] and 1888 Hall)Victoria Road CLAREState heritage
  • Knappstein Winery (former Clare Brewery & Chimney)2 Pioneer Avenue CLAREState heritage
  • National Trust Museum (former Casualty Hospital, former Clare Courthouse and Police Station)Neagles Rock Road CLAREState heritage
  • Offices (former Dwelling)2 Mill Street CLAREState heritage

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

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Grey
Member of Parliament
Tom VENNING (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
128,707
Turnout (2025)
89.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.1 km away).

Coalition 62.8%Labor 37.2%

8.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)11.2 km away
  • WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)13.7 km away
  • Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)17.1 km away
  • AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)21.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

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

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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