Clarence Town (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census indicates that the suburb of Clarence Town has an estimated population of approximately 2,350 as of May 2026. This representing a growth of 85 residents (3.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,265 individuals. This change is calculated from the resident population of 2,342, which was estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 25 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment for residents. Over the last decade, the suburb of Clarence Town has shown stable development with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, ahead of the Rest of NSW. The main driver of this expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 78.0% of the total population gains in recent times, though other components such as overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions.

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Clarence Town has a workforce balanced between professional and manual roles, with the building and construction sector showing particularly strong representation. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%, while employment growth over the past year is estimated at 1.2% based on aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,129 working residents. The unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation matches the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.2% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode level show a median income of $52,787 and an average income of $69,349 in Clarence Town. These figures sit slightly above the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates for March 2026 are approximately $58,235 for the median and $76,506 for the average. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the locality align with the 54th percentile nationally. Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 37.0% of the population, representing 869 people, which is higher than the regional average of in the same bracket. Residents retain of their income after meeting housing costs, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.

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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 97.5% separate houses and 2.6% alternative housing types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to Regional NSW where separate houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Home ownership rates in the locality were slightly lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 36.0%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (55.0%) or rented (9.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,993 was notably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $365 compared to the regional average of $330. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 82.3% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with dependent children at 39.3%, couples without children at 34.4%, and single parents at 7.6%. The remaining 17.7% are non-family households, which include single person households at 16.4% and group shared homes at 1.8%. The median household size is 2.8 occupants, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational data shows that university attainment is low, with 15.1% of residents holding a tertiary degree compared to the NSW state average of 32.2%. This presents an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 48.5% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 36.8%.

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Analysis shows 76 active public transport stops in the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 16 separate routes, which provide a total of 120 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 231 meters from their nearest stop. As this is mainly a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private cars are the primary mode of transport at 97%. Households own an average of 2.1 vehicles, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 22.2% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Local health statistics show that residents face notable challenges, as indicated by mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively high, with roughly 54% of the population (~1,277 residents) holding cover, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

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The locality displays low levels of cultural diversity, with 94.0% of residents born in Australia, 95.7% holding citizenship, and 98.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.6% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 39 years is below the Regional NSW average of 43 and closely aligns with the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a higher share of residents aged 55 - 64 (14.6%) and a smaller share aged 75 - 84 (5.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 8.9% to 10.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 bracket has decreased from 13.5% to 12.6%. Projections for 2041 indicate changes in the age distribution, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 37% ( people) to reach residents up from .

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Clarence Town currently has an estimated 145 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 62 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 28% by 2041 (to approximately 185 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 242. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally).