Adelaide Hills Council

Clarendon

Clarendon at a glance

Median house

$880,000

Median unit

$308,880

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

643

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Clarendon.

The postcode for Clarendon is 5157 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

The median house price in Clarendon is $880,000.

Clarendon (5157) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $880,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K.

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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Day to day

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

Houses change hands at $880,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 65% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $176,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$880,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.

Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$675/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

89%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$880,000

Median Unit PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$308,880

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

643

Median age: 48

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.99% (median rent $675/wk against a $880,000 price tag). Units yield 4.29% 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 (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

3.99%

Based on $880,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

4.29%

Based on $308,880 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

89%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

12

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY10 (83.3%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON2 (16.7%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Clarendon.

Local schools for Clarendon

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Government School Catchment

Clarendon Primary School

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Aberfoyle Hub Primary School

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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

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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 median house price in Clarendon?
The median house price in Clarendon, SA 5157 is $880,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
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 $675, for units it's $255.
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.

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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