Clearview
At 33, the median age in Clearview sits 7 years below the national figure, making it one of Adelaide's younger resident pockets in a compact 1.7 km2 footprint at 2,506 people per km2. What reinforces that youth signal is the education profile: 43.6% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 13.5 percentage points above the national rate. The suburb is also markedly more internationally connected than the national average, with 40.9% born overseas compared to the national figure, a gap of 19.3 points. Those two facts together, younger and globally sourced, shape a workforce concentrated in Healthcare (22.3% of employed residents) and explain why 42.7% of dwellings are rented rather than owned.
Population
4,261
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,570/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
47
Median House
$908K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $907,500 in Q1 2026, up 8.5% from $836,500 a year earlier, a stronger one-year move than many comparable SA suburbs. The stock is predominantly freestanding: 83.8% are separate houses and 14.2% semi-detached, leaving apartments at just 2.0%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 62.2% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedrooms at 15.5%, so most stock suits families rather than singles. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,582, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.3%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. Household income sits at the 51.2nd percentile nationally, meaning Clearview buyers carry typical income but are acquiring a suburb now priced well above median SA values.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $907,500 in Q1 2026, up 8.5% from $836,500 a year earlier, a stronger one-year move than many comparable SA suburbs. The stock is predominantly freestanding: 83.8% are separate houses and 14.2% semi-detached, leaving apartments at just 2.0%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 62.2% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedrooms at 15.5%, so most stock suits families rather than singles. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,582, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.3%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. Household income sits at the 51.2nd percentile nationally, meaning Clearview buyers carry typical income but are acquiring a suburb now priced well above median SA values.
For Investors
A 42.7% renter share is the headline attraction for landlords, well above the national owner-occupier skew, and weekly rent of $308 reflects a tenant market that favours affordability over luxury. The vacancy rate of 6.7% warrants attention because it signals moderately loose rental conditions relative to the tighter SA metropolitan average. Development is active: 43 applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including land divisions and new detached dwellings, pointing to incremental supply expansion. The 8.5% price growth over one year demonstrates recent capital momentum, though the data covers only a single year so trend durability is uncertain. For investors, the case rests on rental depth, strong population youth (median age 33 versus national), and continued demand from the overseas-born cohort at 40.9%.
Development Activity
Total DAs
242
Last 12 Months
47
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+56.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Clearview's resident base is measurably younger and more internationally diverse than the national average. The median age of 33 is 7.0 years below the national figure, and 40.9% of residents were born overseas, which is 19.3 percentage points above national. Ancestry is led by English (1,084), but Indian heritage residents (536) rank third, and Gujarati (147 speakers) and Punjabi (118) are the top non-English languages, reflecting a substantial South Asian community. Hinduism (507 residents) and Islam (398) are prominent alongside Christianity (1,432). University qualifications at 43.6% sit 13.5 points above national, a notable mismatch with a household income at only the 51.2nd percentile, suggesting many graduates work in lower-wage sectors like community services and healthcare.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.8%
Houses
14.2%
Townhouse
2.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Clearview's ownership structure reflects its renting-majority character: 42.7% of residents rent, 36.7% carry a mortgage and 20.6% own outright, a distribution skewed toward tenancy compared to national norms. Separate houses make up 83.8% of the stock, reinforcing that the suburb is detached-dominant despite the high renter share. Three-bedroom homes account for 62.2% of all dwellings and 2-bedroom homes for 19.3%, meaning family-sized housing predominates. The median house price rose from $836,500 to $907,500 between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, an 8.5% increase over that 12-month period. Rent-to-income at 19.6% and mortgage-to-income at 23.3% both sit below common stress benchmarks, indicating that current occupants are not under acute housing cost pressure.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,582
Rent / wk
$308
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$781
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.7%
Unoccupied
116
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.4%
Couples, no children
3,285
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates Clearview's employment base at 22.3% of employed residents (327 workers), more than double the second-largest sector, Education at 9.8% (143 workers). Retail follows at 8.8% and Professional/Tech at 7.4%, with Public Administration at 7.2%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 447 workers, but Community and Personal Service workers (303) and Labourers (253) are prominent, which explains why university qualifications at 43.6% have not translated to a household income above the 51.2nd percentile nationally. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the typical SA metro average, and the participation rate is 62.0%. Full-time employment accounts for 62.5% of those working. The sectoral tilt toward healthcare and education is consistent with the suburb's younger, overseas-born profile.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.5%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
62.0%
Employed
1,956
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.6%
Postgraduate
13.6%
Born Overseas
40.9%
Dwellings
1,617
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high in Clearview: 86.3% of residents drive to work, compared to public transport users at just 6.3% and walkers or cyclists at 1.7%. The crime rate of 74.4 incidents per 1,000 residents covers 317 recorded offences across the suburb's population of 4,261, a figure that should be compared with SA state averages when assessing relative safety. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in adjacent areas. Volunteering participation runs at 14.4% and 5.7% of residents (234 people) need daily assistance. Housing stress is limited: rent-to-income sits at 19.6% and mortgage-to-income at 23.3%, both below the 30% threshold. Household income at the 51.2nd percentile nationally places Clearview in the middle of the national distribution.
Drive
86.3%
Public Transport
6.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
317
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
74.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Clearview compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clearview a good suburb to live in?
Clearview suits young families and renters looking for detached housing at mid-range prices. The median age of 33 is 7 years below national, 83.8% of dwellings are separate houses, and housing stress indicators are low with mortgage-to-income at 23.3%. The main trade-offs are a 6.5% unemployment rate and limited public transport at 6.3% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Clearview?
The median house price in Clearview is $907,500 as of Q1 2026, up 8.5% from $836,500 in Q1 2025. Weekly rent averages $308 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,582, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.3%, which is below common stress thresholds.
What schools are in Clearview?
No schools are recorded within the Clearview suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated, with 43.6% holding university qualifications, which is 13.5 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Clearview safe?
Clearview recorded 317 total offences, giving a crime rate of 74.4 incidents per 1,000 residents. This figure should be compared against the broader SA metropolitan average to determine relative risk. Resident stability is solid, with 77.4% of people staying at the same address, which is associated with community continuity.
Is Clearview good for property investment?
Clearview has a 42.7% renter share, well above national averages, and house prices grew 8.5% over the year to Q1 2026. Weekly rent of $308 against a $907,500 median implies a modest gross yield. The vacancy rate is 6.7%, which is moderately elevated, and 43 development applications in 12 months signal active supply growth.
How is Clearview's population changing?
Clearview's current population is 4,261, with a young median age of 33 and a high overseas-born share of 40.9%, both factors supporting ongoing demand. Resident turnover is 22.6%, with 77.4% of people remaining at their address. Active land division applications in 2025-2026 point to incremental housing supply growth within the 1.7 km2 area.
What languages are spoken in Clearview?
About 40.9% of Clearview residents were born overseas, which is 19.3 percentage points above the national figure. Gujarati (147 speakers), Punjabi (118) and Hindi (54) are the top non-English languages, reflecting a significant South Asian community. Arabic (28) and Greek (24) speakers also feature among the suburb's 4,261 residents.
How much development is happening in Clearview?
There were 43 development applications lodged in Clearview in the past 12 months, including land divisions creating 3 allotments from 1 and multiple new single-storey detached dwellings. This level of activity suggests steady densification within the suburb's compact 1.7 km2 boundary, consistent with the 8.5% house price growth recorded over the same period.
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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