Clarence, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Clarence is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 200 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 102 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,791 /week
- Median personal income
- $814 /week
- Median family income
- $2,139 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,050
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Zig Zag Public School
- Lithgow High School
- Lithgow Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Zig Zag Station, Chifley Rd
- Petra Av Opp Kerma Cres
- Petra Av At Donald Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.9% of the 118 resolvable premises in Clarence. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Clarence?
Clarence (NSW 2790) had 200 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Clarence?
The median advertised rent in Clarence is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Clarence?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Clarence covering government sectors. Nearest include: Zig Zag Public School (4.1 km), Lithgow High School (5.7 km), Lithgow Public School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Clarence?
Clarence is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Clarence?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Clarence?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Clarence centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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