Clemton Park

NSW 2206 • Greater Sydney

1,676
Population (2021)
$32,968
Median Income
0.37 km²
Area
$264/wk
Median Rent
Quiet ResidentialMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyAffordableInner South-West

About Clemton Park

Clemton Park is a small, quiet residential suburb in Sydney's inner south-west, approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. With a population of around 1,700, it is one of the smaller suburbs in the region, characterised by a mix of post-war brick homes and newer developments. The suburb has a multicultural community with a strong family orientation.

Clemton Park offers a peaceful residential environment with tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes. Residents have convenient access to nearby Hurlstone Park and Earlwood shopping strips for daily needs. The suburb borders the Cooks River, providing green space and cycling paths. It appeals to families and couples looking for an affordable, low-key neighbourhood with good connectivity to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Clemton Park falls under postcode 2206 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Canterbury electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2206
Urban Area
Canterbury
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.93°, 151.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.37 km²
Elevation
28m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Hurlstone Park
0.8 km
10 min
Canterbury
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 412 — Campsie to City via King St 35-40 min to CBD
  • 444 — Campsie to Burwood 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
25-30 min
By Bus
35-45 min
By Car (Peak)
30-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Good train access via Hurlstone Park station on the T3 Bankstown line

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops are nearby but most residents drive for major shopping. Good access to public transport.

🛒 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 Clemton Park by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Clemton Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$264
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
47 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
14%

40 state housing + 34 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,666
Census 2021
1,676
0.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,572
Income 2021
$32,968
24.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 960
Born Overseas 661

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 126
  • 2. Greece 122
  • 3. Lebanon 48
  • 4. Vietnam 34
  • 5. Italy 28
  • 6. New Zealand 20
  • 7. Egypt 19
  • 8. England 17
  • 9. Indonesia 16
  • 10. South Korea 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Greek 397
Chinese 205
Australian 189
English 173
Lebanese 147
Italian 143
Irish 68
Vietnamese 48
Scottish 42
Korean 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

379
Both parents born in Australia
947
Both parents born overseas
154
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
61.1%
No Religion
17.2%
Islam
5.4%
Buddhism
3.0%
Hinduism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
71 (4.2%)
5-14 years
201 (12.0%)
15-19 years
105 (6.3%)
20-24 years
77 (4.6%)
25-34 years
141 (8.4%)
35-44 years
188 (11.2%)
45-54 years
256 (15.3%)
55-64 years
191 (11.4%)
65-74 years
163 (9.7%)
75-84 years
146 (8.7%)
85+ years
129 (7.7%)

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