Clarendon at a glance
Weekly rent
$645
Houses · units $350
Population
643
Median age 48
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Clarendon.
Median house price
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Sales data as of July 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$645/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
643
Median age: 48
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Clarendon.
The postcode for Clarendon is 5157 (SA), Adelaide Hills Council, part of Greater Adelaide.
Clarendon (5157) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Clarendon has roughly 643 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Clarendon scores 2/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clarendon's population at 643, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. 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 (81% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
643
Median age
48
Family households
81%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clarendon.
Local schools for Clarendon
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Government School Catchment
Clarendon Primary School
Aberfoyle Hub Primary School
Happy Valley Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Clarendon.
- What is the Clarendon postcode?
- Clarendon is in the 5157 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Clarendon?
- Clarendon is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5157. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clarendon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $645, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Clarendon?
- There are 20 schools serving Clarendon on this page, including Clarendon Primary School, Aberfoyle Hub Primary School, Happy Valley Primary School.
- How walkable is Clarendon?
- Clarendon has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Clarendon?
- Clarendon is close to Chandlers Hill, Cherry Gardens, Kangarilla, Dorset Vale, Aberfoyle Park.
- What is the population of Clarendon?
- The population of Clarendon is approximately 643 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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