Clarence NSW

Postcode 2790 · Lithgow LGA

Clarence is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lithgow local government area (postcode 2790). With a population of 200, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, clerical & administrative, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Clarence is $440,000, having dropped significantly 56.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,050.

Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lithgow LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Clarence offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($440K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.7x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -56.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$440K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.7x Affordable
Price Momentum-56.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education3/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$440K
-56.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
200
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,791
Personal Income /wk$814
Mortgage /mth$2,050
CRIME (Lithgow LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents989
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops3
Zig Zag Station, Chifley Rd
Data: 2026