Clare, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Clare is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,379. Elevation: 1,280 ft (390 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,379 Population 8/sq mi density
1,280 ft Elevation 390 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

Discover Clare, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Clare

Clare

The town of Clare is located in South Australia in the Mid North region, 136 km north of Adelaide. It gives its name to the Clare Valley wine and tourist region.

People

Population3,379
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Population3,379
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Coordinates-33.8333°, 138.6106°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (565 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Clare

Clare is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,379. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Clare

Clare has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (23°C), the coldest is Jul (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 532 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.7° 23.1
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.7° / 29.4° 25.5
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 12.5° / 26.4° 25.1
Apr 15.7°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22° 40.4
May 11.9°C / 53°F 6.6° / 17.1° 56.8
Jun 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.6° 57.5
Jul 8.5°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.9° 67.4
Aug 9.3°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.2° 60.7
Sep 12°C / 54°F 6.1° / 17.8° 63.6
Oct 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.9° 38.8
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 35.4
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 12.8° / 27.8° 37.7
Clare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates33.8333°S, 138.6106°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
41% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 135 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 38 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 34 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 144 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 122 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 21 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 73 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 100 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 59 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 84 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 72 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 141 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 146 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 45 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 148 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 98 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 106 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 134 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 76 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
July 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in

Clare has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.8").

View full weather details →

Schools in Clare

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vineyard Lutheran School - - - -
Clare Primary School - - - -
Clare High School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Clare

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Clare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum National Trust
Old Police Station Musuem National Trust

Libraries in Clare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clare Library0.0

Hotels in Clare

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blyth Hotel
Clare Hotel

Restaurants in Clare

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artisans table wine bar and bistro
Indii of Clare
Pauletts
Seed
Skillogalee Restaurant

Cafes in Clare

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 1871
Daily Grind
Hashtag Bubble Tea
Just Julie’s
Zest Cafe

Clinics in Clare

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clare Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Clare

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #12446179378

Gas Stations in Clare

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Mobil
On The Run
OTR Clare

Banks in Clare

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
NAB

Golf Courses in Clare

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clare Golf Course
Farrell Flat Golf course

Breweries in Clare

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clare Valley Brewing Company

Airports Near Clare

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Ardrossan Airport-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Sedan Airfield-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport

Post Offices in Clare

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blyth LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Clare

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Aloyisius

Explore Near Clare

Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
View all →

Meteorites Near Clare

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Clare.

Name Year Description
Kybunga 1956

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Clare.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Clare

What is the population of Clare?

Clare has a population of 3,379 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Clare?

Clare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Riverton 1,029 pop · 23.6 mi Balaklava 1,956 pop · 24.4 mi Kapunda 2,947 pop · 39.1 mi Crystal Brook 1,537 pop · 40.4 mi Port Broughton 1,312 pop · 42.0 mi Jamestown 1,549 pop · 43.4 mi Freeling 2,688 pop · 44.4 mi Greenock 1,199 pop · 46.7 mi Roseworthy 1,041 pop · 49.1 mi Nuriootpa 6,901 pop · 49.1 mi Tanunda 4,394 pop · 51.7 mi Kadina 4,666 pop · 52.1 mi Hewett 2,961 pop · 52.1 mi Angaston 2,202 pop · 52.4 mi
Compare Clare with another city:

Want every data point for Clare?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile