Clayton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,547
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Clayton.
The postcode for Clayton is 5256 (SA).
Clayton (5256) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Clayton has roughly 1,547 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Clayton 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's population at 1,547, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,547
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,547
Median age: 56
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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.
Local schools for Clayton
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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.
- What is the Clayton postcode?
- Clayton is in the 5256 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- Where is Clayton?
- Clayton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5256, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Clayton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Clayton?
- There are 3 schools serving Clayton on this page, including Goolwa Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College, Raukkan Aboriginal School.
- How walkable is Clayton?
- Clayton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Clayton?
- Clayton is close to Clayton Bay, Point Sturt, Mundoo Island, Hindmarsh Island, Milang.
- What is the population of Clayton?
- The population of Clayton is approximately 1,547 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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