Clermont

An assessment of population growth drivers in Clermont reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Clermont's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 4,070. This figure represents an increase of 177 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,893. The estimated resident population from ABS in June 2025 was 4,068, with an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth accounted for approximately 73.7% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by 169 persons to reach a population of approximately 4,239 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 4.1% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Clermont according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Clermont has seen minimal construction activity over the past five years. Specifically, two new dwellings have been approved annually on average during this period, totaling 13 approvals in all. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of Clermont, where housing needs are typically specific and local rather than driven by broader market demand.

It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics. Compared to other areas in Queensland or nationally, Clermont has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, which aligns with the rural character of the area where larger properties and space are commonplace. The estimated population density of 1673 people per dwelling approval underscores its quiet, low activity development environment.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Clermont is projected to grow by 167 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

Clermont has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Clermont Seniors Living Centre - Monash Lodge Precinct, Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project, Isaac Regional Local Government Infrastructure Plan, and Olive Downs Coking Coal Complex. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The exceptional employment performance in Clermont places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Clermont's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.8%.

There are 2,447 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Regional Qld's 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 76.4% compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. A moderate 16.2% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and education & training.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly strong, with an employment share 5.5 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance, however, is under-represented at 6.0% compared to Regional Qld's 16.1%. There is one worker per resident, indicating Clermont functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 4.8%, labour force by 5.1%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clermont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.4% over five years and 10.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data shows that for financial year 2023, income in Clermont SA2 was above the national average. The median income was $61,902 and the average income was $73,031. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,934 (median) and $81,327 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, individual earnings stood out at the 81st percentile nationally with $1,031 weekly. Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprised 34.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,404 residents), mirroring the surrounding region where 31.7% occupied this bracket. After housing costs, residents retained 91.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

Clermont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Clermont, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings. In Regional Qld, this was 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clermont was 33.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.3% and rented ones at 40.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Clermont was $220, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Clermont's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 vs Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Clermont has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 68.7% of all households, including 31.9% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.3%, comprising 28.5% lone person households and 2.7% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Regional Queensland average.

Clermont faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.0%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (34.8%). Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 16.1% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

The level of general health in Clermont is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Clermont demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 2,254 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical conditions in Clermont were asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.7% and 5.9% of residents respectively. A total of 74.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. As of 2021, the area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (582 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The latest Census data sees Clermont placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Clermont's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.9% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (92.9%), speaking English only at home (96.2%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Clermont, comprising 66.0%, compared to 52.2% across Regional Queensland as of the latest census data. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (36.5%), English (30.9%), and Irish (8.7%), with Australians being substantially more prevalent in Clermont than the regional average of 26.5%.

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 4.9%, compared to 4.7% regionally, Filipino at 1.4% versus 0.9%, and Maltese at 0.5% compared to 0.4%.

Clermont's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Clermont's median age, at 36 years, is lower than Queensland's regional figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age cohort in Clermont is notably higher at 17.2%, compared to the regional Queensland average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 15.2% to 17.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.3% to 11.0%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 14.1% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Clermont's age profile. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand by 114 people (16%), from 699 to 814. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.