SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Clare (SA), SA, 5453
Current weather
10.3°CMainly clear
75% humidity · 29.5 km/h wind · 12.2° / 8.5° today · 10.1 mm rain
Desirability index
#42 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Clare (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 3,238 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 86 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 26.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $438 (flats $400, houses $450), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
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
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.
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
- 39th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault4
- Other Property Damage And Environmental26
- Other Theft14
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
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
- 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
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
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)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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 alterations324 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Verandah8 BURTON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) and associated earthworks5 FARRELL FLAT RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Change of use from light industry to dwelling, internal/external alterations and decking7 ARCHER ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)16 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
May 2026
- Ancillary accommodation with associated decking5 JESSIE ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling with garage and verandah under main roof12 WHITE HUT RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including addition to rear and extension of existing verandah15 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 verandahLOT 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 featuresLOT 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 deck52 WARENDA RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Carport26 HENRY ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
March 2026
- Four single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing TrustUNIT 1-3 19 GLEESON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Carport2D OPIE ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Single storey group dwelling with garage and verandah under main roofUNIT 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 carport15 BINDARRAH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
February 2026
- Retaining walls13 HEATH DR CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and associated landscaping37 JARMAN CR CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling consisting of upper storey additions and new balcony71 WARENDA RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
January 2026
- Installation of four (4) cantilevered basketball backboards180 -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 signage47 OLD NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
- Verandah41 VICTORIA RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 65 proposals
December 2025
- Installation of shade sails over existing playground180 -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 machinery23 MAIN NORTH RD CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Verandah over existing deck9 BEARE ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage and verandah under the main roof17A JONATHON ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and retaining walls40 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 walls1 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
- Verandah50 VICTORIA RD CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
October 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling13 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 deck17 WILLIAM ST CLARE SA 5453Under Assessment
- VerandahLOT 14 ALBERT ST CLARE SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 64 proposals
64 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 55 proposals
55 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 70 proposals
70 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
117 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).
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
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
32 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Clare Valley Childrens Centrekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 88.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #42 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Clare Valley Childrens Centrechildcarekindergarten
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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