Clayton Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
472
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Clayton Bay.
The postcode for Clayton Bay is 5256 (SA).
Clayton Bay (5256) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Clayton Bay has roughly 472 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Clayton Bay 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.
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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clayton Bay's population at 472, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
472
Median age
60
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
472
Median age: 60
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clayton Bay.
Local schools for Clayton Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goolwa Primary School
Goolwa Secondary College
Raukkan Aboriginal School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Clayton Bay.
- What is the Clayton Bay postcode?
- Clayton Bay is in the 5256 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- Where is Clayton Bay?
- Clayton Bay is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5256, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Clayton Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Clayton Bay?
- There are 3 schools serving Clayton Bay on this page, including Goolwa Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College, Raukkan Aboriginal School.
- How walkable is Clayton Bay?
- Clayton Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Clayton Bay?
- Clayton Bay is close to Clayton, Point Sturt, Mundoo Island, Hindmarsh Island, Milang.
- What is the population of Clayton Bay?
- The population of Clayton Bay is approximately 472 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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