Clarence Town
NSW 2321 · Dungog
2,265 (2021) → 2,400 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Clarence Town is a moderate growth suburb in Dungog, NSW 2321, about 153km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $896K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 12/100, and is about 18km inland. Clarence Town has an overall score of 30/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2321 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.52%), New Zealand (0.62%), Netherlands (0.31%), Scotland (0.26%), USA (0.22%)
Top languages: Samoan (0.31%), French (0.18%), Arabic (0.13%), Tagalog (0.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · 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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Clarence Town Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glen William Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 945
- Seaham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 990
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Clarence Town
Is Clarence Town safe?
Clarence Town has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 4,106 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Clarence Town?
In Clarence Town, the median house price is $896K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Clarence Town from Sydney CBD?
Clarence Town is about 152.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Clarence Town?
Clarence Town has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 980 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Clarence Town?
Clarence Town has a transport score of 12/100 and 6 bus stops.