Clarence Town
NSW 2321 • Rest of NSW
About Clarence Town
Clarence Town is a historic rural town in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated on the Williams River about 54 kilometres north-west of Newcastle and 193 kilometres north of Sydney. Part of the Dungog Shire, the locality covers a large area of around 92 km² with a township population of approximately 800 residents. The town sits at a low elevation of 18 metres and enjoys a warm temperate climate typical of the lower Hunter Valley.
Clarence Town offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with heritage architecture, river frontage, and a strong sense of community. The town serves as a gateway to the Barrington Tops region and attracts those seeking a quieter pace of life while remaining within reach of Newcastle and Maitland. Local amenities include a primary school, general store, pub, and sporting facilities, with the Williams River providing popular swimming and fishing spots.
Clarence Town falls under postcode 2321 and is governed by Dungog Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 181 — Raymond Terrace via Seaham 35 min
Commute to Newcastle
🛣️ Car-dependent rural area; nearest train stations at Dungog (23 km) and Maitland (34 km)
Most errands require a car; small township centre has limited walkable services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Clarence Town Public School ICSEA 9804996 4156 Queen St
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Glen William Public School ICSEA 9454996 5507 717 Glen William Road
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Gillieston Public School ICSEA 922Cnr Gillieston & Ryan Roads
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Hinton Public School ICSEA 10094930 5266 Paterson St
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Iona Public School ICSEA 9924930 1415 860 Paterson Rd
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New England Highway
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Lochinvar Public School ICSEA 9654930 7223 New England Hwy
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02 4930 7917 65 New England Highway
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Morpeth Public School ICSEA 10234933 6726 High St
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Clarence Town, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Town by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Clarence Town Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Clarence Town" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 57
- 2. New Zealand 14
- 3. Netherlands 7
- 4. Scotland 6
- 5. United States 5
- 6. Zimbabwe 5
- 7. South Africa 4
- 8. Croatia 3
- 9. Germany 3
- 10. Philippines 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)