Clarence Gardens
SA 5039 · Mitcham
2,373 (2021) → 2,406 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Clarence Gardens is a stable suburb in Mitcham, SA 5039, about 5km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 86/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Clarence Gardens has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (3.37%), England (3.12%), India (1.56%), Greece (1.14%), Nepal (1.14%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.09%), Greek (2.87%), Nepali (1.35%), Cantonese (1.22%), Italian (1.1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1084 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 1096
- Edwardstown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1093
- Cabra Dominican CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1061
- Westbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1133
- Black Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1113
- SEDA College SA - Glandore Recreation CentreSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- SEDA College SA - Edwardstown OvalSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Emmaus Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1113
- Forbes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 977
- Plympton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1071
- Colonel Light Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1112
- St Therese SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1128
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Clarence Gardens
Is Clarence Gardens safe?
Clarence Gardens has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,708 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Clarence Gardens?
In Clarence Gardens, the median house price is $1.39M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Clarence Gardens from Adelaide CBD?
Clarence Gardens is about 5.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Clarence Gardens?
Clarence Gardens has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Clarence Gardens?
Clarence Gardens has a transport score of 86/100 and 12 bus stops.