Clermont
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is 4,070 as of August 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 177 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,893. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 4,053 in June 2024 and 19 additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer. Clermont's growth rate of 4.5% since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of its SA4 region (7.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth primarily drove this increase, contributing approximately 74.0%.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings following ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by 166 persons to 2041, with a total increase of 3.5% over the 17 years.

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

Clermont's residential construction activity is low. Over the past five years, 13 new dwellings have been approved annually, totalling 65 since 2017. This slow development pace reflects Clermont's rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand.

Notably, due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Compared to other Queensland regions, Clermont has much lower development activity. Its development pattern is also below national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, reflecting Clermont's rural character where larger properties are typical.

The current population estimate per dwelling approval is 1673 people. By 2041, Clermont is projected to gain 143 residents. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Clermont has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones are Clermont Seniors Living Centre - Monash Lodge Precinct, Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project, Isaac Regional Local Government Infrastructure Plan, and Capricorn Highway Emerald-Alpha Package Upgrades. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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

Clermont's workforce spans white and blue collar jobs with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.6%. There were 2,378 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 3.0% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Clermont was 67.1%, higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. 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. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 6.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.0 worker per resident. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 0.6%, labour force decreased by 0.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.8 percentage points. Comparatively, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2%. As at Sep-25, state-level data shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, favourable to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying significantly across sectors. Applying these projections to Clermont's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.4% over five years and 10.4% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 indicates that median income in Clermont is $59,739 with an average income of $73,207. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $66,734 (median) and $81,780 (average). As per the 2021 Census data, individual earnings in Clermont stand at the 81st percentile nationally, with a weekly income of $1,031. The largest income segment comprises 34.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 1,404 residents falling into this bracket. This is similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% occupy this income bracket. After housing costs, Clermont residents retain 91.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area. According to SEIFA income rankings, Clermont places itself in the 4th decile.

Clermont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Clermont with 87.6% being houses and 12.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and others. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's composition of 86.1% houses and 13.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clermont stood at 33.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.3% and rented ones at 40.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with the Non-Metro Qld average, while median weekly rent was $220 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $200. Nationally, Clermont's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 than Australia's average of $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%, with lone person households at 28.5% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 14.0% significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (34.8%).

Educational participation is notably high at 31.5%, including 16.1% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education. Clermont's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 539 students. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 969) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 4 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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Clermont's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis shows Clermont performed strongly on health metrics. Prevalence of common conditions was very low across all age groups.

Private health cover rate was high at approximately 56%, or about 2,279 people, compared to 60.4% across Rest of Qld. Common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.7% and 5.9% respectively. 74.5% reported no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 72.7% in Rest of Qld. Clermont has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65+, at 14.1% (573 people), compared to 12.6% in Rest of Qld. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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 citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Clermont, accounting for 66.0% of people, compared to 53.6% across Rest of Qld. In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 36.5% of Clermont's population, significantly higher than the regional average of 31.2%.

English and Irish were also notable groups, comprising 30.9% and 8.7%, respectively. Certain ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Germans were overrepresented at 4.9% (vs regional 4.2%), Maltese at 0.5% (vs 0.4%), and Filipinos at 1.4% (vs regional 1.6%).

Clermont's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Clermont has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, Clermont has an over-representation of the 25-34 cohort (16.7%) and an under-representation of the 65-74 year-olds (8.3%). Between 2021 and now, the population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 15.2% to 16.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 11.1% and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 14.1% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Clermont's age profile will significantly change. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow by 129 people (19%), increasing from 679 to 809. Conversely, both the 35 to 44 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decrease in number.