Cleve at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
953
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Cleve.
The postcode for Cleve is 5640 (SA).
Cleve (5640) sits in the Kimba region of South Australia.
Cleve has roughly 953 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cleve scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cleve's population at 953, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
953
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
953
Median age: 49
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.
34
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cleve.
Local schools for Cleve
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Government School Catchment
Cleve Area School
Cowell Area School
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Frequently asked
About Cleve.
- What is the Cleve postcode?
- Cleve is in the 5640 postcode, in SA, in the Kimba region.
- Where is Cleve?
- Cleve is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5640, in the Kimba region.
- What is the average rent in Cleve?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Cleve?
- There are 2 schools serving Cleve on this page, including Cleve Area School, Cowell Area School.
- How walkable is Cleve?
- Cleve has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cleve?
- Cleve is close to Mangalo, Campoona, Rudall, Arno Bay, Verran.
- What is the population of Cleve?
- The population of Cleve is approximately 953 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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