SA · Mitcham Council
Clarence Gardens, SA, 5039
Current weather
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85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.8° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#77 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Clarence Gardens is a smaller suburban community in the Mitcham area, home to around 2,373 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 88 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 37.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $555 (flats $408, houses $650), median house prices near $1,486,327 (up 35% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,373
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,200
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 898
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,038
- Employment rate
- 68.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 42 / 47 / 94
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)
- $408
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $555
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,486,327
- Median price change
- +35.4%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 88
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 73
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 158 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 81
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental18
- Other Theft20
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
- Theft From Motor Vehicle13
- Theft From Shop9
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Clarence Gardens Kindergarten45 Dinwoodie AvenuePreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 Winston Ave - West side
- Stop 13 Winston Ave - West side
- Stop 14D Edward St - North side
- Stop 177 Cross Rd - South side
- Stop 178 Cross Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Junction UpgradeSouth Road, Caulfield Av13 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Barrier WorksSouth Road, Dinwoodie Av22 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Barrier WorksSouth Road, Neville Av22 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
274 planning-related records
2026· 34 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling addition and alteration, verandah and carport345 CROSS RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Remove 1x regulated tree128 CAULFIELD AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)135 CAULFIELD AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Verandah and DeckLOT 1 CAULFIELD AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation41 DINWOODIE AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling1 HESSIAN AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions102 AVENUE RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- removal of a significant Willow Myrtle2 DAWN ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Change of use to a service trade premises with ancillary warehouse, showroom and outdoor display areaLOT 30 SOUTH RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Carport89 ALBERT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences24 CHAMBERLAIN AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Combined verandah and carport10 SOLENT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- partially above ground swimming pool and safety barrier, free standing verandah48 GLADYS ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation29 GLADYS ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- New swimming pool for existing building83 AVENUE RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Removal of seven (7) regulated Washingtonian Palm Trees6 WAINWRIGHT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling61 ALBERT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
April 2026
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier43 ALBERT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant tree – Eucalyptus Nicholii (Peppermint Gum)17 BIDEFORD AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 2 allotments151 AVENUE RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Ensuite to side of house44 BIDEFORD AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Dwelling addition with associated rear alfresco area under main roof. Carport. Associated partial demolition. Removal two regulated trees ( Bottlebrush and Ornamental Pear)37 ALBERT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding43 ALBERT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier27 CHAMBERLAIN AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling26 ARTHUR ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Single storey addition and alteration with associated carport17 NEVILLE AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling additions, building alterations, construction of a carport, verandah and outbuilding and removal of a Regulated Tree6 CHAMBERLAIN AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations including a carport and verandah, ancillary accommodation with associated garage, and an in-ground swimming pool with safety barriers.57 GLADYS ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Variation to 24033688 (Building alterations, dwelling addition and outbuilding) to extend length of existing Carport22 ACKLAND AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- regulated tree removalUNIT 1-20 94 AVENUE RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Building alterations and construction of a partially enclosed verandah and alterations to swimming pool safety fence9 CLOVELLY AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling9 WAINWRIGHT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier89 ALBERT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of two (2) two-storey semi-detached dwellings2 CLOVELLY AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
2025· 42 proposals
December 2025
- OUTBUILDING118 EDWARD ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
- Prune significant tree from neighbouring property12 ACKLAND AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation114 AVENUE RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling15 ACKLAND AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
October 2025
- Building (dwelling) alterations, two (2) verandahs and carport4 ALDERSHOT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Under Assessment
- Louvre Verandah103 CAULFIELD AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Decision Made
2024· 51 proposals
51 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 60 proposals
60 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
51 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- SJC Art StudiosArts centre
- Bbq
- Bench (7)
- Stop 10 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 12 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Winston Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 13 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Winston Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 14 South Road - East sideBus stop
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
3 state heritage places
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- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 76.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #77 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
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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- Ancillary Accommodationplanning41 DINWOODIE AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodationplanning29 GLADYS ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Lodged 06 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodationplanning114 AVENUE RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Lodged 08 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Building (dwelling) alterations, two (2) verandahs and carportplanning4 ALDERSHOT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Building alterations and construction of a partially enclosed verandah and alterations to swimming pool safety fenceplanning9 CLOVELLY AV CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning89 ALBERT ST CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Lodged 15 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Change of use to a service trade premises with ancillary warehouse, showroom and outdoor display areaplanningLOT 30 SOUTH RD CLARENCE GARDENS SA 5039Lodged 19 May 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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