SA · Onkaparinga Council
Clarendon (SA), SA, 5157
Current weather
10°CModerate drizzle
91% humidity · 27.5 km/h wind · 11.9° / 9.3° today · 22.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#143 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Clarendon (SA) is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 643 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 15 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 23.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $675, median house prices near $880,000 (down 47% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 8 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.
Population
- Population
- 643
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,065
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 253
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,119
- Employment rate
- 67.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 0 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $675
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $880,000
- Median price change
- -46.7%
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 643 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 13
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Graffiti1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Non Residence4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle3
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,042
- Clarendon Kindergarten82 Grants Gully RoadPreschools
- Clarendon Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1042
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Grants Gully Rd - North East side (Clarendon General Store)
- Grants Gully Rd / Miller St - South West side (Clarendon General Store)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
8 active roadworks / incidents
- PavingKangarilla Road, Nicolle Rd02 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- PavingKangarilla Road, Trueman Rd02 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- PavingKangarilla Road, 4902 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- PavingKangarilla Road, Bakers Gully Rd02 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- PavingGrants Gully Road, Oval Rd13 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- PavingKangarilla Road, 4913 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- PavingKangarilla Road, Bakers Gully Rd13 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- PavingKangarilla Road, Trueman Rd13 Feb 2026 – 31 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.
63 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding150 ANGEL GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
May 2026
- Swimming pool & safety fences62 TURNERS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation, deck and verandah (Retrospective)30 LOVICK RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
- Cellar door and function venue in an existing agricultural buildingLOT 103 LUKE ST CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 402 ST NINIANS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
April 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 4 ST NINIANS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 60 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)56 CHALK HILL RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
February 2026
- Partial change of use of dwelling to shop (mixed use building)84 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Internal building fit out for existing Rumpus Room, no building work for grey hatched area as per drawing lodged177 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
November 2025
- Retrospective filling of land and creation of a mound exceeding 3 metres - 1500 tonnes and a further 400 tonnes to level out existing grade73 LOVICK RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
- Verandah152 CLARENDON RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
October 2025
- Land division - boundary realignment (3 allotments into 3)62 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157;64 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157;92 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Retrospective single storey detached dwellingLOT 51 LUKE ST CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding with awning, for the purpose of storage of vehicles and farming equipment89 GOSSE RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- 7m x 6m extension to existing shed for storage of vehicles and equipment22 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
May 2025
- Alterations and additions to the existing residence243 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
March 2025
- Swimming pool with safety barrier.146 BAKERS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition, alterations and verandah127 TURNERS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
February 2025
- Re-roof existing heritage building with like for like cladding and internal repairs to walls from water damage.238 SCENIC RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Removal of four regulated trees and one significant tree84 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
November 2024
- DOMESTIC GABLE SHED18 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
October 2024
- Verandah127 CLARENDON RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with wellness studio, deck and swimming poolLOT 60 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (poolhouse) and associated deck190 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
July 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)189 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Verandah and deck (retrospective)146 BAKERS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
June 2024
- Change of use of outbuilding to dwelling with additions and use of old dwelling as rumpus room and outbuilding (shed)23 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
April 2024
- Ancillary accommodation with associated retaining walls165 TURNERS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Under Assessment
March 2024
- Carport, verandah and deck associated with the single storey self-contained tourist accommodation unit43 HARPER RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)5 ST NINIANS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Attached verandah and outbuilding (garage)89 GOSSE RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
November 2023
- Outbuilding - Shed and Carport with associated earthworks7 APPLETREE LANE CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
September 2023
- Agricultural buildingLOT 1 SCENIC RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
July 2023
- Water tank (above ground)LOT 46 NICOLLE RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
April 2023
- Boundary realignment20 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157;22 GRANTS GULLY RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Enclosing existing veranda with 1.8m panelling for three bays1 LUKE ST CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation12 APPLETREE LANE CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
March 2023
- Swimming pool with associated safety features, and retaining wall (1400mm max height)298 BROOKS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
- Change in use for camp ground, comprised two sites for the parking of a self contained recreational vehicle or caravan and associated vehicle at each site for a maximum of 5 people per site19 ST NINIANS RD CLARENDON SA 5157Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
7 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 13 proposals
13 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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- General StoreConvenience store
- Parking (2)
- Royal OakPub
- Public toilets
- Clarendon Primary SchoolSchool
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Scott Creek Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 56.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #143 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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