Moving to Clayton Bay SA 5256
What the official numbers say about living in Clayton Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $228 a week, against a median household income of $863 a week.
About 89% of homes are owner-occupied and 9% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Clayton Bay grew 97% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (240 → 472 people).
Around 57% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Netherlands; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, French, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Clayton Bay scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 15% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 69 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Clayton Bay, most often seen first: Black Swan · Australian Pelican · Pacific Black Duck · Eastern Cape Barren Goose · Eastern Welcome Swallow · Little Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Clayton Bay, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Bay here | 472 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Milang | 962 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
| Hindmarsh Island | 1,846 | — | 3/10 | 4% |
| Goolwa North | 1,307 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Goolwa | 2,558 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Goolwa South | 1,041 | — | 2/10 | 2% |
| Goolwa Beach | 2,222 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Alexandrina — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mayo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5256 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Clayton Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $228 a week, and about 9% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 97% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 240 people to 472. It sits about 69 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Alexandrina council, and the federal seat is Mayo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Clayton Bay vs Milang · Clayton Bay vs Goolwa North.
Nearby guides: Milang · Hindmarsh Island · Goolwa North · Goolwa · Goolwa South · Goolwa Beach.
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