Clarendon, SA 5157 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Clarendon is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5157, home to 643 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 24 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$255 /wk
Population643
Median age48
Area33.6 km²
To CBD24 km
LGAOnkaparinga

Demographics

Population
643
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$2,065 /week
Median personal income
$951 /week
Median family income
$2,477 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Onkaparinga
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - South
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$255 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,119
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Clarendon Primary School Primary · Government
  • Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School Primary · Government
  • Happy Valley Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 437 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 23.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.0% of the 298 resolvable premises in Clarendon. 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: 97.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 44 across postcode 5157 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 11 property damage, 11 violent offences, 10 break-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Clarendon?

Clarendon (SA 5157) had 643 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.

What is the median rent in Clarendon?

The median advertised rent in Clarendon is $255/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Clarendon?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Clarendon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Clarendon Primary School (0.3 km), Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School (4.7 km), Happy Valley Primary School (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Clarendon?

Clarendon is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Clarendon?

Across postcode 5157, 44 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (11), violent (11), break-ins (10). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Clarendon?

In Clarendon, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (23.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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