Grant
Clay Wells
Clay Wells at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Clay Wells.
Clay Wells (5280) sits in the Grant region of South Australia.
Clay Wells has roughly 31 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Clay Wells scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clay Wells's population at 31, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 58% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
31
Median age
45
Family households
83%
Lone person
58%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$175/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$149/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clay Wells.
Local schools for Clay Wells
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Inn Area School
Beachport Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Clay Wells.
- What is the Clay Wells postcode?
- Clay Wells is in the 5280 postcode, in SA, in the Grant region.
- What is the average rent in Clay Wells?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $175, for units it's $149.
- What schools are in Clay Wells?
- There are 2 schools serving Clay Wells on this page, including Kangaroo Inn Area School, Beachport Primary School.
- How walkable is Clay Wells?
- Clay Wells has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Clay Wells?
- Clay Wells is close to Thornlea, Kangaroo Inn, Magarey, Greenways, Wattle Range.
- What is the population of Clay Wells?
- Clay Wells has approximately 31 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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