Clarence Town, NSW 2321
Port Stephens CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2321
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Median house price
$885,000
+2.9% over the past year.
Median of 40 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Clarence Town at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $520
- Population
- 2,265
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 40 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2321), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Clarence Town
Houses change hands at $885,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (40 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $308,880, roughly 65% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.9%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $177,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Clarence Town on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2321)
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What to know about Clarence Town
Clarence Town (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW. The median house here is $885,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.9% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Clarence Town has roughly 2,265 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Clarence Town scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,063 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Schools in Clarence Town
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 18/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Clarence Town's population at 2,265, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 82%
- Lone person
- 16%
- Owner occupied
- 89%
- Renter occupied
- 9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.82% (median rent $650/wk against a $885,000 price tag). Units yield 8.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.82%
- On the $885,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.75%
- On the $308,880 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +2.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
35 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,063 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Clarence Town
- What is the median house price in Clarence Town?
- The median house price in Clarence Town, NSW 2321 is $885,000 (median of 40 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +2.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Clarence Town?
- A useful starting point is the Clarence Town median house price of $885,000 (units $308,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Clarence Town a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Clarence Town is 3.8%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2321), June 2026) against the median house price of $885,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Clarence Town is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Clarence Town postcode?
- Clarence Town is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Clarence Town?
- Clarence Town is a suburb in the Port Stephens Council area, NSW 2321.
- What is the average rent in Clarence Town?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Clarence Town?
- There are 17 schools serving Clarence Town on this page, including Clarence Town Public School, Glen William Public School, Seaham Public School.
- How walkable is Clarence Town?
- Clarence Town has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Clarence Town?
- Clarence Town is close to Glen Martin, East Seaham, Glen William, Glen Oak, Woerden.
- What is the population of Clarence Town?
- The population of Clarence Town is approximately 2,265 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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