SA · Unley Council
Clarence Park, 5034
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Updated
Desirability score
- Premium
- Emerging
- Transport
- Shops
- Metro
Suburb profile
Clarence Park hums with inner-city energy, a mid-sized suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,658
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,799
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 1,175
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 66.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 53 / 50 / 324
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.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $495
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $640
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,561,000
- Median price change
- +23.9%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. 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
- 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)
- 118
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 104
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 190 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 35
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental12
- Other Theft42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
- Theft From Motor Vehicle10
- Theft From Shop16
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Clarence Park Community Kindergarten5 Parker TerracePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 175 Cross Rd - North side
- Stop 176 Cross Rd - North side
- Stop 177 Cross Rd - North side
- Stop 178 Cross Rd - North side
- Stop 7 Goodwood Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Vms TrailerCross Road, South Rd18 Jul 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerCross Road, Ilford Rd18 Jul 2025 – 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.
190 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- New carport replacing existingUNIT 1 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 10 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 11 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 2 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 3 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 4 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 5 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 6 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 7 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 8 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 9 1 FIELDING RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Carport30 FRANCIS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling (Dwelling 1 of 4)9 PARKER TCE CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling (Dwelling 4 of 4)11 PARKER TCE CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- The extent of the proposed works is to consolidate the current swinging back door and two windows to a single sliding door. The work is limited to the existing rear access of the home, not visible from the street and maintaining the consistency with current window heights and existing openings.UNIT 2 27 CHURCHILL AV CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Construction of a double storey detached dwelling (Dwelling 3 of 4)11 PARKER TCE CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;9 PARKER TCE CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling (Dwelling 2 of 4)11 PARKER TCE CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;9 PARKER TCE CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Verandah65 EAST AV CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing carport and construction of carport with sloped roof profile27 DIXON ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
May 2026
- Rejuvenation of tennis court including resurfacing, replacement fencing and new lights (x4 poles)25 MILLS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising three dwellings, a combined retaining wall and fence and removal of a Regulated Chinese Elm Tree382 CROSS RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Verandah288 GOODWOOD RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
March 2026
- Add a verandah to the existing dwelling.17 KELVIN AV CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (extension to existing shed)55 MILLS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Variation to DA 24022246 by changes to the appearance and location of the outbuilding.11A DIXON ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah over existing inground swimming pool67A MILLS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Demolition of rear verandah and construction of verandah38 MILLS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new garage and verandah, and new boundary fence24 DIXON ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Demolition of a dwelling and ancillary building and the construction of a single storey detached dwelling25 GEORGE ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Demolition of carport structures and construction of carport for 8 vehiclesUNIT 1 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 10 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 2 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 3 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 4 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 5 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 6 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 7 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 8 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034;UNIT 9 8 OVERBURY DR CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
January 2026
- Carport with a roller door52 MILLS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Verandah8 RIPON RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including alfresco, walk-in-robe and ensuite, and alterations to the existing front verandah) and carport10 LORRAINE AV CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Carport54 FREDERICK ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Shed43 WILLIAM ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Construction of a carport286 GOODWOOD RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
November 2025
- The construction of four (4) two-storey group dwellings and combined retaining wall and fence392 CROSS RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling54 FREDERICK ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
October 2025
- Removal of a significant tree (Date Palm)38 GORDON RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Removal of two regulated Cotton Palms (Washingtonia filifera)88 MILLS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Attached Verandah31 MILLS ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Concrete swimming pool in rear yard.15 KELVIN AV CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (ensuite)44 DIXON ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- CARPORT14 OAKFIELD AV CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Front Emu Woven Wire Fence and Gates16 FREDERICK ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwelling, double storey dwelling addition, carport and a swimming pool28 BIRKDALE AV CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
August 2025
- Single storey dwelling addition13 HOMER RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
- Fence to a maximum height of 2.4 metres334 GOODWOOD RD CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 25008431 by increasing building footprint to include an addition bedroom and larger alfresco.8 FREDERICK ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
July 2025
- 2 x Double Storey Dwelling3 MARGARET ST CLARENCE PARK SA 5034Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (7)
- Bicycle Parking
- East Avenue BooksBooks
- Stop 10 East Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 East Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 East Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 East Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 175 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 176 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 177 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
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)
- 8/10
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
Heritage
7 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
- Clarence Park Community Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3920th in Australia
- State rank
- 389th in SA
- Peer rank
- #82 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #261 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime12
- Other Theftcrime42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime7
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime10
- Theft From Shopcrime16
- Clarence Park Community Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
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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
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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