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Clermont has an estimated 4,070 residents, up from 3,893 at the 2021 Census — a change of 177 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Clermont stands at approximately 4,070 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 177 residents (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,893 individuals. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,068 alongside 12 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 0.10 persons per square kilometer, indicating a highly spacious environment. The expansion of the population was mostly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 73.7% of the total demographic growth in recent times.
Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for any projections beyond 2032, the Queensland State Government's SA2 projections from 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are implemented. Because these state-level figures do not detail age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age categories by applying weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking at these anticipated demographic shifts, the region is set to experience population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with an estimated rise of 169 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to a total expansion of 4.1% over the 16 years.
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Development is exceptionally quiet in Clermont, with an average of only 2 approvals registered annually, totaling 13 dwellings across the five-year timeframe. This minimal activity aligns with the rural character of the locality, where building construction is generally prompted by immediate local requirements rather than broader market patterns. Because the volume of approvals is so low, single projects can create major fluctuations in annual statistics and comparative metrics. Clermont maintains a substantially lower level of building activity than the Rest of Qld. The rate of construction also tracks far below national benchmarks.
Furthermore, all recent building approvals have been for standalone homes, reflecting the rural setting where spacious properties and open land are standard. The ratio of 1690 people in the locality for each dwelling approval highlights this quiet, low-density building landscape. Projections indicate that Clermont is on track to add 167 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity does not increase from its current pace, the supply of housing may fall short of population needs, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster stronger growth in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Clermont, worth an estimated $2 billion. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $162.8 billion. 25 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 19 projects that are expected to influence the region. Principal developments include the Clermont Seniors Living Centre - Monash Lodge Precinct, Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project, Isaac Regional Local Government Infrastructure Plan, and Olive Downs Coking Coal Complex, with details on the most significant projects presented in the list below.
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Clermont Seniors Living Centre - Monash Lodge Precinct
Isaac Regional Council and Belyando Enterprise Network Inc are seeking approximately $2.993 million in government funding to refurbish the disused former Monash Lodge aged care building and deliver 12 independent seniors living units with 24/7 onsite management. Stage 1 proposes to reopen the vacant 16-bed (originally 20-bed) facility as flexible supported and independent living for older Clermont residents, enabling them to remain in their hometown rather than relocating to Emerald or Mackay. Council has committed an in-principle peppercorn lease ($1 per annum) to the successful operator.The project remains in the advocacy and funding phase with no confirmed government commitment secured as of mid-2025.
Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project
BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd (BMA) proposes the continuation and expansion of open-cut metallurgical coal mining operations at the Peak Downs Mine. The project will sustain production of up to 18 million tonnes per annum of product coal for steel production and extend the mine life by up to 93 years. Scope includes extension of mining pits, relocation and upgrade of on-site infrastructure, road realignments, and establishment of new water management structures.
Dysart Urban Design Framework & Masterplan
An adopted urban design framework and masterplan prepared by Isaac Regional Council to guide the long term development and renewal of Dysart. The framework includes a town-wide masterplan, design guidelines and an implementation plan, and is now used as a reference document when assessing development applications against the Isaac Region Planning Scheme 2021. It focuses on improving the public realm, supporting infill housing and commercial development, and coordinating future community and infrastructure investment in the town.
Isaac Regional Local Government Infrastructure Plan
Draft infrastructure plan covering transport, water supply, parks and sewerage networks across the Isaac region including St Lawrence. Focuses on high-level infrastructure essential for future development over the next 10 to 15 years in urban and rural sectors.
Isaac Resources Excellence Precinct
A jointly funded innovation, research and training precinct in Moranbah focused on resources, critical minerals, mine rehabilitation, renewable energy, workforce development and industry collaboration. Construction is continuing with staged works scheduled through mid-2027, alongside industry partnerships and tenant planning.
Capricorn Highway Emerald-Alpha Package Upgrades
Multi-package upgrade program for the Capricorn Highway between Emerald and Alpha, totaling over $139 million in improvements. The project includes multiple overtaking lanes, intersection upgrades, road widening, and safety improvements across approximately 65 kilometres of highway. This forms part of the Queensland Government's commitment to improving freight connectivity and road safety in Central Queensland.
Olive Downs Coking Coal Complex
The Olive Downs Complex is a fully operational large-scale steelmaking coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. It commenced production in mid-2023, with operations fully starting in April 2024, producing up to 15 million tonnes per annum of high-quality coking coal and PCI products for export to markets including Japan, South Korea, and India. The mine features a central coal handling and processing plant, rail infrastructure, and has an expected life of over 79 years, generating significant economic benefits including over $10 billion in royalties for Queensland.
Moranbah Resource Recovery Centre Expansion
Expansion and improvement of Moranbah's waste facility including a new refuse transfer station, a 30,000 m2 engineered and lined landfill cell, and stormwater and leachate ponds to improve environmental performance and regional capacity.
2,462 residents of Clermont are employed, from a labour force of 2,503. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 77.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,902, about 120% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Clermont displays an even distribution between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%, and estimated job growth of 4.8% over the preceding year. There were 2,462 employed residents in March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.3% lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and labor force participation reaching a high 77.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a moderate 16.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and education & training. The region exhibits a highly pronounced concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its employment proportion reaching 5.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is poorly represented, accounting for just 6.0% of the local workforce relative to 16.1% across Regional Qld. With a ratio of 1.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a employment hub, containing more job positions than resident workers and drawing in commuters from surrounding districts. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month span, employment expanded by 4.8% while the labor force grew by 5.6%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, with unemployment ticking up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for potential future trends in Clermont. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project local growth. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Extrapolating these national industry trends to the local workforce composition suggests Clermont's employment could grow by 4.4% over five years and 10.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clermont is $1,873 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,031 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,902 a year against an average of $73,031. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent ATO postcode data analyzed by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the Clermont SA2 exceed national benchmarks, recording a median of $61,902 and an average of $73,031. For comparison, Regional Qld registered a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $68,934 for the median and $81,327 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings place the area in the 81st percentile nationally at $1,031.
The most populous income bracket consists of the 34.5% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,404 residents), closely matching the broader region where 31.7% fall into this range. Once housing costs are met, residents keep 91.0% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, and the area is situated in the 4th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clermont had 1,267 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 11.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Clermont at the time of the latest Census consisted of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwelling types like apartments, semi-detached properties, or alternative structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Clermont matched the regional benchmark at 33.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (26.3%) or tenants (40.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was considerably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $220, compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, Clermont mortgage outlays are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are far below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clermont counted 1,267 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.7%, which consists of couples with children at 31.9%, couples without children at 28.5%, and single parent households at 7.5%. Single person households account for 28.5% and group living situations make up 2.7%, bringing total non-family households to 31.3%. The typical household size of 2.5 people is identical to the average across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.0% of adults in Clermont hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 34.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 539 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents low levels of formal higher education, with university graduation rates of 14.0% sitting well below the national mark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear area for potential educational development programs. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.5% and postgraduate degrees at 1.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificate level qualifications at 34.8%. Engagement in learning is very strong, with 31.5% of the local population currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion includes 16.1% attending primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 2.0% enrolled in higher education.
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Getting around Clermont means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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74.5% of residents in Clermont report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Clermont displays favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with low rates of prevalent health conditions observed in both younger and older demographics, and private health insurance adoption is exceptionally high, covering approximately 55% of the population (~2,254 people). This stands above the 52.5% rate recorded across Regional Qld. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues in the area, affecting 7.7 and 5.9% of the population respectively, while 74.5% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health metrics than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.3% of the population (582 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health profiles for these older residents are notably positive, outperforming national averages by a wider margin than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Clermont is largely Australian-born, at 92.9% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (36.5%) and English (30.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Clermont are below average, with citizens making up 83.9% of the population, 92.9% of residents born in Australia, and 96.2% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 66.0% of the community, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Clermont are Australian at 36.5% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English at 30.9%, and Irish at 8.7%. Certain other cultural backgrounds show distinct local concentrations, with German ancestry slightly higher at 4.9% of Clermont (compared to 4.7% regionally), Filipino at 1.4% (compared to 0.9%), and Maltese at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clermont is 36. 27.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Clermont has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, the area has a notable concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 cohort (17.2% locally), whereas the 65 - 74 age group is smaller (8.4%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 15.2% to 17.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.3% to 11.0% and the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.1% to 12.9%.
Projections indicate significant shifts in Clermont's age structure by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 114 people (16%) from 699 to 814, while the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clermont
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,893 at the 2021 Census → 4,070 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (312011339). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.