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Clarence

NSW 2790 • New South Wales

200
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
17.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricFamily-Friendly

About Clarence

Clarence is a small rural locality in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, situated in the Great Dividing Range west of Sydney at an elevation of approximately 900 metres. With a population of around 200 residents, Clarence is one of the higher-altitude communities in the Blue Mountains, perched along the historic Great Western Highway corridor near Lithgow. The locality sits within the broader Blue Mountains local government area and is surrounded by national park bushland and dramatic sandstone escarpments typical of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.

Clarence has a quiet, heritage character shaped by its history as a former railway service settlement along the main western rail line. The cool mountain climate, stunning bush scenery, and sense of isolation attract those seeking a genuinely rural Blue Mountains lifestyle away from the busier tourist towns of Katoomba and Blackheath. Lithgow, approximately 8 kilometres to the west, provides access to schools, hospitals, and major shopping, while Sydney is reachable in under two hours by train. The area is popular with bushwalkers, heritage enthusiasts, and those who appreciate the natural grandeur of the Blue Mountains escarpment.

Clarence falls under postcode 2790 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blue Mountains electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2790
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Blue Mountains
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.47°, 150.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.18 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Clarence Station
0.5 km
6 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
Approx. 2 hours to Central Station via Blue Mountains Line
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min

🛣️ The Blue Mountains Line serves Clarence with limited train services; the Great Western Highway provides road access

Walkability Car Dependent

Very small, rural locality; car essential; scenic bushwalking tracks accessible on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Clarence by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Clarence Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Clarence" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
200
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clarence in the Blue Mountains? +

Clarence is a small locality in the Blue Mountains near the Lithgow border, situated along the Great Western Highway and Blue Mountains railway line at an elevation of around 900 metres.

Does Clarence have a train station? +

Yes, Clarence has a railway station on the Blue Mountains Line, although services are limited. The station is a stop on the route between Sydney Central and Lithgow.

What is Clarence NSW known for? +

Clarence is known for its dramatic Blue Mountains escarpment scenery, cool climate, and its position on the historic route over the Great Dividing Range. It is a quiet, heritage locality popular with bushwalkers.

How far is Clarence from Sydney? +

Clarence is approximately 130 km west of Sydney CBD, about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive or approximately 2 hours by train on the Blue Mountains Line.