Clarence Town at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
2,265
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Clarence Town.
The postcode for Clarence Town is 2321 (NSW).
Clarence Town (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
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.
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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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
2,265
Median age
39
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$427/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
2,265
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
107
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clarence Town.
Local schools for Clarence Town
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Government School Catchment
Clarence Town Public School
Glen William Public School
Seaham Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Clarence Town.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2321, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clarence Town?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $365.
- 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 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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