Clarendon
SA 5157 · Onkaparinga
643 (2021) → 679 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Clarendon is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5157, about 21km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $969K is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 26/100, and is about 13km inland. Clarendon has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (8.24%), New Zealand (2.18%), France (0.78%), Germany (0.47%), India (0.47%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.78%), Polish (0.62%), German (0.47%)
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:
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Clarendon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kangarilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1017
- Aberfoyle Hub Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1037
- Happy Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1035
- Aberfoyle Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1036
- OneSchool Global SA - Aberfoyle CampusCombined · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 991
- Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley IncorporatedPrimary · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 1052
- Thiele Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1013
- School of the NativityPrimary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 1084
- Pilgrim SchoolPrimary · Independent · 6.2kmICSEA 1121
- Craigburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1078
- Emmaus Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1051
- Woodcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1006
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
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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 Clarendon
What are property prices in Clarendon?
In Clarendon, the median house price is $969K. Median weekly house rent is $675.
How far is Clarendon from Adelaide CBD?
Clarendon is about 21.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Clarendon?
Clarendon has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1065 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Clarendon?
Clarendon has a transport score of 26/100.