Clarendon Vale
At a median age of 29, Clarendon Vale's residents are 11 years younger than the national average, making it one of Tasmania's youngest-skewing suburbs by age profile. Household income sits at just the 9.3rd percentile nationally, yet the SEIFA economic resources score lands in decile 10, a rare divergence that reflects low debt loads rather than wealth accumulation. With 66.9% of households renting, owner-occupiers are outnumbered more than 2-to-1, and population grew a modest 4.3% over the decade. The suburb covers 1.91 km2 at a density of 857 residents per km2.
Population
1,635
Median Age
29.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$921/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
No median house price data is available for Clarendon Vale, which reflects the thinness of sales transactions in a suburb where 66.9% of households rent rather than own. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 92.1%, with semi-detached dwellings making up the remaining 7.9%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 80.6% of dwellings, well above typical inner-city proportions, followed by 2-bedroom at 12.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,083, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2%, below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 9.3rd percentile nationally. Only 13.6% of residents own their home outright, compared to the national norm of around one-third, indicating that ownership here is recent rather than long-accumulated.
For Buyers
No median house price data is available for Clarendon Vale, which reflects the thinness of sales transactions in a suburb where 66.9% of households rent rather than own. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 92.1%, with semi-detached dwellings making up the remaining 7.9%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 80.6% of dwellings, well above typical inner-city proportions, followed by 2-bedroom at 12.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,083, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2%, below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 9.3rd percentile nationally. Only 13.6% of residents own their home outright, compared to the national norm of around one-third, indicating that ownership here is recent rather than long-accumulated.
For Investors
A 66.9% renter share is the defining investor signal for Clarendon Vale, far higher than the national average, meaning tenant demand is structural rather than cyclical. Weekly rent is $270, and the vacancy rate sits at 3.4%, which is moderate and suggests reasonable absorption. Rent grew 31.6% over the decade, outpacing real income growth of 12.0%, so landlords have gradually captured more of household budgets. Migration is roughly balanced, with net overseas arrivals of 17 per year partially offsetting an internal net outflow of 14, leaving thin but positive net demand. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply pressure is absent. Annual population growth of 0.48% adds roughly 20 residents per year, a slow but steady pace that sustains rental demand without flooding supply.
Schools in Clarendon Vale iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
John Paul II Catholic School
Prep-6 · 199 students
Clarendon Vale Primary School
K-6 · 124 students
Demographics
The median age of 29 is 11.0 years below the national figure, giving Clarendon Vale a decidedly younger profile than most Australian suburbs. University qualifications reach 18.1%, which is 12.0 percentage points below the national level, consistent with a workforce concentrated in trades and service roles rather than graduate occupations. Overseas-born residents account for 10.4%, about 11.2 points below the national share. English ancestry leads at 652 residents, followed by Irish at 85 and Scottish at 69, making this a largely Anglo-Celtic community. Average household size is 2.6, marginally above the national figure. The aging trajectory signal is present but mild, with the senior share rising 5.8 points and the young adult share falling 2.7 points over the decade.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.1%
Houses
7.9%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Housing tenure is strongly skewed toward renting, with 66.9% of households renting, 19.5% carrying a mortgage and just 13.6% owning outright. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 92.1%, so the rental market here is predominantly freestanding dwellings rather than apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 80.6% of all dwellings, far above the national mix, reflecting the family-oriented household structure. Mortgage repayments average $1,083 per month and rent averages $270 per week, with rent-to-income at 29.3% and mortgage-to-income at 27.2%, both below the 30% stress threshold. No median sale price is available due to low transaction volumes. The SEIFA economic resources decile of 10 indicates that compared to national benchmarks, households here carry relatively modest financial obligations.
Mortgage / mo
$1,083
Rent / wk
$270
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$490
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
20
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
12.7%
Couples, no children
1,213
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates local employment at 22.1% of workers, more than double the share of any other sector. Construction follows at 10.4%, then Hospitality at 8.6%, Retail at 7.7% and Public Admin at 7.2%. By occupation, Labourers are the largest group at 102 workers, followed by Community and Personal Service roles at 81, both manual and service-oriented categories that align with the below-national university qualification rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate of 20.7% is elevated, well above state and national norms, and the participation rate of 41.3% is low, with 557 residents not in the labour force. SEIFA IRSD and IER both sit at decile 10, indicating low material disadvantage relative to national benchmarks, while the IEO score at decile 7 reflects the below-average educational and occupational outcomes.
Unemployment
1.5%
Labour Force
1,802
Unemployed
27
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.4%
Part-time
25.9%
Participation
41.3%
Employed
388
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.1%
Postgraduate
7.8%
Born Overseas
10.4%
Dwellings
568
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 81.3% of residents driving to work, compared to the national average of around 60%, and only 9.2% using public transport. Walking or cycling accounts for just 0.9% of commuters. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on institutions in surrounding areas. The IRSAD decile of 8 places Clarendon Vale above the national median on the combined advantage and disadvantage index, meaning that despite low incomes, other social and infrastructure factors reduce relative deprivation. The need-for-assistance rate of 11.9% (175 residents) is notable given the young median age of 29 and warrants attention for community service planning. Volunteering sits at 11.3% of the population, and rent-to-income at 29.3% keeps renters close to but below the stress threshold.
Drive
81.3%
Public Transport
9.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.48%/yr
(+20 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth runs at 0.48% per year, adding roughly 20 residents annually, a slow but sustained pace compared to high-growth outer suburbs. The 10-year population increase was 4.3%, and medium forecasts project the broader catchment rising from 4,185 in 2025 to 4,367 by 2031. Overseas net migration of 17 per year slightly exceeds the internal outflow of 14, producing a balanced but thin migration profile. The gentrification score of 14 places Clarendon Vale firmly in the not-gentrifying category, meaning no significant capital or demographic upgrading is underway. Rent grew 31.6% over the decade while real income growth reached 12.0%, a gap that has tightened affordability for renters even as the affordability trend is classified as stable, moving from 34.9% in 2011 to 33.3% in 2021.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+17
Net Internal / yr
-14
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Clarendon Vale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clarendon Vale a good suburb to live in?
Clarendon Vale suits residents seeking affordable rentals in a predominantly detached-house suburb. With 66.9% of households renting and weekly rent at $270, it is accessible compared to many Tasmanian suburbs. The IRSAD decile of 8 places it above the national median on social advantage, though the unemployment rate of 20.7% and low participation rate of 41.3% reflect economic challenges in the local community.
What is the median house price in Clarendon Vale?
No median house price is available for Clarendon Vale due to low sales transaction volumes. The suburb has a 66.9% renter majority, which limits resale data. Weekly rent averages $270 and monthly mortgage repayments for the small owner-occupier segment average $1,083, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2%.
What schools are in Clarendon Vale?
No schools are recorded within the Clarendon Vale boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb's university qualification rate of 18.1% is 12.0 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trades, services and labouring occupations rather than graduate roles.
Is Clarendon Vale safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Clarendon Vale in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the highest tier nationally, suggesting low material deprivation. The need-for-assistance rate of 11.9% (175 residents) is one area worth noting given the young median age of 29.
Is Clarendon Vale good for property investment?
The 66.9% renter majority and rent growth of 31.6% over the decade are positive signals for investors, as tenant demand is structural. Weekly rent of $270 and a vacancy rate of 3.4% indicate reasonable absorption. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not a short-term risk. The thin annual population growth of 0.48% adds modest but steady demand.
How is Clarendon Vale's population changing?
Population is growing slowly at 0.48% per year, adding roughly 20 residents annually. The 10-year increase was 4.3%, and medium forecasts project the broader area reaching 4,367 residents by 2031. The suburb is on an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 5.8 points and the young adult share falling 2.7 points over the decade, even though the current median age of 29 remains 11.0 years below the national average.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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