South Australia · Postcode 5085
Clearview postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 8 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Clearview at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Clearview vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Clearview | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,570 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $308 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,582 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5085 covers Clearview, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 8 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Port Adelaide Enfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Clearview has a population of 4,261 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,570, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. The Indigenous population is 95 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Clearview includes a median weekly rent of $308, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,582, with 1,619 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 42.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clearview scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Clearview is part of the Port Adelaide - East statistical area in South Australia.
Clearview details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5085 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,261 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,570/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $781/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $308 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,582 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2506/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,619 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 95 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.859 |
| Longitude | 138.617 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - East |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Adelaide |
| State Electorate | Enfield |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 888 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 477 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,604 (37.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 822 (19.3%) |
| 65+ years | 465 (10.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 338 (7.9%) |
| Asthma | 319 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 202 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 140 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 76 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 75 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 13 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 149 (9.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 594 (37.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 591 (37.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 254 (16.0%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.