Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 372 mm · ~46 rainy days
NSW · Dungog Council
Clarence Town, 2321
Population
2,265
Median age
39
Median income
$1,934/wk
Employed
60.7%
Languages at home
1.5%non-English
Top: Samoan
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Clarence Town is a regional centre in Dungog that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
You can handle most routine trips without always reaching for the car keys. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 61.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 868th in Australia
- State rank
- 299th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #24 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #45 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
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
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.
Community & culture
1.5% speak a language other than English at home; 6% born overseas
- Language at home
- 2,152 English only · 32 other
- Non-English at home
- 1.5%
- Born overseas
- 130 (6%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 196 (8.7%)
- Australian citizens
- 2,167
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 1
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Samoan7 · 100%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 120
- Against the person
- 50
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault132
- Fraud62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment151
- Malicious Damage To Property99
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
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
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 962.5
- Clarence Town Public SchoolPrimary
- Glen William Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
70 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 4 swimming pools
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 129 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 74/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.44
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.88
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.21
Food & drink(2)
- Cafe
- Erringhi HotelPub
21 Grey Street
Shopping(2)
- Clarence Town IGA + LiquorSupermarket
Community(3)
- Clarence Town School of Arts Literary InstituteCommunity centre
- Clarence Town Senior Citizens CentreCommunity centre
- Clarence Town Public SchoolSchool
Clarence Town
Health & services(4)
- Clarence Town Medical CentreMedical clinic
40 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- Prince Street SurgeryMedical clinic
- Clarence Town PharmacyPharmacy
- Williams River Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
28 Grey Street, Clarence Town
Sport & outdoors(14)
- Bridge ReservePark
- Clarence Town Lions ParkPark
- Clarence Town Memorial ParkPark
- Park
- Wharf ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (2)
- Clarence Town Swimming PoolSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(1)
- Clarence Town and District Historical MuseumMuseum
Transport(3)
3 bus stops
Other(35)
- Clarence Town IGA + LiquorAlcohol
- Erringhi Hotel Bottle Shop - Local LiquorAlcohol
- Aspinall ChiropracticAlternative
46 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- Artwork (2)
- NexTATM
- Bbq
- Shine Hair and BeautyBeauty salon
29 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- Wharf ReserveCamp Site
- Williams River Caravan ParkCamp Site
- Williams River Caravan Park - Bridge ReserveCamp Site
- Home Timber & HardwareDoityourself
- Clarence Town Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
25 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- Clarence Town Home HardwareGas
- Clarence Town IGA + LiquorGas
- St John Anglican GraveyardGrave Yard
34-36 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- Deptford Garden Holiday LodgeGuest House
- Shine Hair and BeautyHairdresser
29 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- Clarence TownInformation
- Clarence Town Lions ParkParking
- Parking (3)
- Shine Hair and BeautyParking
- Picnic Table (2)
- Clarence Town Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
Marshall Street, Clarence Town
- St John's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
34-36 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- St Patrick's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Clarence Town PolicePolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Clarence Town LPOPost office
- Clarence Town School of ArtsPublic toilets
- Dungog Shire CouncilPublic toilets
- Wharf ReservePublic toilets
- Dungog Shire CouncilSanitary Dump Station
- Shelter (4)
- Slipway
- TelstraTelephone
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 from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Clarence Town Presbyterian Church
Marshall Street, Clarence Town
- St John's Anglican Church
34-36 Grey Street, Clarence Town
- St Patrick's Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 329 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
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· 17 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Artworkamenitiesartwork
- Artworkamenitiesartwork
- Aspinall Chiropracticamenities46 Grey Street, Clarence Townalternative
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bridge Reserveamenitiespark
- Cafeamenitiescafe
- Clarence Townamenitiesinformation
- Clarence Town Home Hardwareamenitiesgas
- Clarence Town IGA + Liquoramenitiesalcohol
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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