Wakefield
Clare
Clare at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,238
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Clare.
Clare (5453) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Clare has roughly 3,238 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Clare scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clare's population at 3,238, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,238
Median age
45
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
3,238
Median age: 45
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
48
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Clare.
Local schools for Clare
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clare Primary School
Clare High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Clare.
- What is the Clare postcode?
- Clare is in the 5453 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Clare?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Clare?
- There are 3 schools serving Clare on this page, including St Joseph's School, Clare Primary School, Clare High School.
- How walkable is Clare?
- Clare has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clare?
- Clare is close to Spring Farm, Emu Flat, Armagh, Hill River, Gillentown.
- What is the population of Clare?
- Clare has approximately 3,238 residents. The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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