South Australia location profile
Clare SA 5453
Clare is a historic country town at the heart of South Australia's Clare Valley wine region, known for Riesling, cellar doors and scenic rolling hills. It blends small-town charm with strong tourism, offering quality dining, heritage buildings and a friendly, community-focused feel.
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Why families consider Clare
Mix of farming and wine-industry workers, hospitality professionals, families and retirees seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle. Weekends are lively with visitors to cellar doors, markets and events, while weekdays feel laid-back and community oriented.
Amenities & services
- Supermarkets: Woolworths Clare, Foodland Clare
- Clare Hospital (Clare Health Service)
- Clare Medical Centre
- Restaurants: Seed Clare Valley, Mr. Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen
- Pubs: Clare Hotel, Bentley’s Hotel
- Cellar doors across the Clare Valley
- Post office, pharmacies and banking services
- Clare Library (Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council) – 229 Main North Rd, Clare SA 5453
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail; nearest services in Adelaide
- Regional coach services to/from Adelaide and Mid North towns
- Horrocks Highway (A32)
- RM Williams Way (B80)
- Blyth Road (B82)
- Riesling Trail shared path for cycling/walking
Lifestyle & recreation
- Riesling Trail (cycling and walking)
- The Valleys Lifestyle Centre (pool, gym, courts)
- Clare Golf Club
- Clare Valley Racing Club (racecourse)
- Clare Showgrounds and Town Oval
- Clare Skate Park
- Inchiquin Lake & Park
- Gleeson Wetlands
- Spring Gully Conservation Park
- Martindale Hall Conservation Park
- Riesling Trail green corridor
Education context
Several options including Clare Valley Children’s Centre, long day care, preschool and OSHC linked to local schools; places are limited at times—early enrolment recommended.
- University of Adelaide – Roseworthy campus (Roseworthy) and North Terrace (Adelaide)
- University of South Australia – Mawson Lakes and City West (Adelaide)
- Flinders University – Bedford Park (Adelaide)