Clarence County is a cadastral county on the north coast of New South Wales, one of 141 divisions still used in land titles. It covers the Clarence River mouth and the city of Grafton, north of the Orara River.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Northern Rivers, north coast |
| Named after | Duke of Clarence, later King William IV (1765–1837) |
| Principal town | Grafton |
| Local government area today | Clarence Valley Council |
Parishes in Clarence County
- Ashby
- Banyabba
- Calamia
- Candole
- Canoulam
- Chapman
- Clarenza
- Clifden
- Coaldale
- Coldstream
- Copmanhurst
- Doubleduke
- Dundoo
- Eaton
- Elland
- Great Marlow
- Gulmarrad
- Harwood
- Lanitza
- Lardner
- Lavadia
- Lawrence
- Maryvale
- Nanegai
- Qwyarigo
- Red Rock
- Richmond
- Rushforth
- Scope
- Southampton
- Southgate
- Stuart
- Taloumbi
- Tyndale
- Ulmarra
- Whiteman
- Woodford
- Wooli Wooli
- Woombah
- Yamba
Towns and Localities Today
Grafton is the county’s major city and the seat of Clarence Valley Council. Yamba, Harwood and Ulmarra are smaller towns nearer the river mouth.
| Town | LGA | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton | Clarence Valley Council | 19,255 (2021) |
Geography
Clarence County lies north of the Orara River and takes in the Clarence River mouth. It is bordered by Drake County and Richmond County to the west, Gresham County and Fitzroy County to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
History
The county was named after the Duke of Clarence, who later reigned as King William IV from 1830 to 1837.
FAQ
Where is Clarence County?
It sits on the north coast of New South Wales, taking in the Clarence River mouth around Grafton and Yamba.
What towns are in Clarence County?
Grafton is the principal city, with Yamba, Harwood and Ulmarra as smaller towns.
Is Clarence County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Clarence County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.