Clearview (SA)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region and updated street addresses verified by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Clearview has an estimated residency of 4,252 people as of May 2026. This indicates a minor contraction of 9 people (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 4,261 residents. The adjustment is calculated from a local population base of 4,228, determined by Districts through the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 14 validated new addresses added since the Census. This count translates to a density of 2,501 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quarter of all Australian areas reviewed by Districts. In recent times, population gains were heavily driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 80.0% of the overall increases.

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A highly educated resident workforce characterizes Clearview, alongside solid representation in essential services fields and a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, derived from localized statistical datasets. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 2,096, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.7% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. The labor participation rate is slightly soft at 64.1% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates that a minor 8.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects the potential influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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Taxpayer income levels in Clearview sit below the national average based on ATO records for financial year 2023. The median income among local taxpayers is $57,141, and the average is $64,525, which compares to median and average figures of $54,808 and $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would stand at roughly $62,952 for the median and $71,087 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked modestly, landing between the 39th and 45th percentiles. The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 37.1% of residents (1,577 people), closely reflecting the wider region where fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential architecture at the time of the last Census consisted of 83.8% detached houses and 16.2% alternative options like semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to Adelaide metro where standalone homes made up 75.2% and other options accounted for 24.9%. Home ownership levels lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 20.6%, with the remaining properties split between mortgaged homes (36.7%) and rental properties (42.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment was $1,582, above the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $308, compared to $320 across Adelaide metro. On a national scale, mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of local households at 65.6%, which includes 32.9% couples raising children, 19.4% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. The remaining 34.4% consist of non-family setups, with single person households accounting for 29.4% and shared group households making up 5.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the average across Greater Adelaide.

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Resident academic achievement is notably high, with 32.3% of those aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 19.8% across the SA4 region and 25.7% statewide. This academic profile positions local residents well for knowledge-based employment. Undergraduate degrees are held by 20.7%, postgraduate degrees by 9.4%, and graduate diplomas by 2.2% of the population. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 20.4%.

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Public transport connectivity includes 9 active bus stops within Clearview. These stops accommodate 14 different routes that together complete 548 passenger journeys each week. Local access is good, with residents living an average of 322 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a commuter suburb, the majority of workers travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 88%, followed by buses at 8%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A low 8.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.

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Local health profiles indicate notable challenges in mortality and the presence of chronic diseases across both young and old demographics, with private medical insurance coverage slightly exceeding the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of all residents, representing around 2,232 people.

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The locality registers high levels of cultural variety, with 40.9% of residents born outside Australia and 42.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 35.6% of the population. The most prominent deviation from regional averages is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 5.8% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 33 years makes the local population younger than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 20.6% compared to Greater Adelaide, whereas the 55 - 64 group is less common at 7.6%. This concentration of younger adults aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.6% to 18.2% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 8.4% to 7.6%. Projections for 2041 suggest changing demographics, with the to group expected to rise by people () from to .

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Clearview currently has an estimated 331 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 165 children aged 0-2 and 110 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 15% by 2041 (to approximately 381 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 372. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).