Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach

Population growth drivers in Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's population was around 13,028 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,239 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,789. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,587 in June 2024 and an additional 401 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 346 persons per square kilometer. Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's growth of 10.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 7.8%, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 49.7% of overall population gains, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilised. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for locations outside capital cities. The area is expected to grow by 2,200 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 13.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has seen approximately 79 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 395 homes were approved, with an additional 68 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 2.1 people have moved to the area annually for each new home constructed during these years.

This suggests strong demand supporting property values, with new homes having an average construction cost of $395,000. In FY26, around $2.7 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market balance with the broader region despite recent acceleration in building activity.

Currently, 98.0% of new dwellings are detached houses and 2.0% are townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (81.0% at Census), indicating persistent strong demand for family homes amidst densification trends. With around 114 people per approval, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach is a developing area with projected resident growth of 1,759 by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include The Palms Collection Masterplan, Reefsedge Resort & Waterpark, The Palms, and Deep Creek Estate. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate as of September 2025 is 2.0%, lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

There are 6,835 residents employed while the workforce participation rate is 61.3%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration in accommodation & food with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.0% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

The labour force decreased by 1.6% during the year to September 2025, with employment decreasing by 2.3%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,441. The average income stood at $66,314. This was slightly above the national average and compared to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,057 (median) and $75,591 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank modestly in Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach, between the 43rd and 52nd percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 34.0% of residents (4,429 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.1% houses and 18.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 80.8% houses and 19.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach stood at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.0% and rented ones at 27.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $390. Nationally, Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.7% of all households, including 25.3% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.3%, with lone person households at 23.0% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate of 25.8% exceeds the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region's rate of 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 40.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 27.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has 44 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on three different routes that together facilitate 382 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically residing 375 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 54 trips per day, equating to approximately eight weekly trips per individual stop.

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach residents show positive health outcomes with common conditions seen across all ages.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area's 47%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (8.0%) and mental health issues (7.6%). Around 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 73.1% in Rest of Qld. About 22.6% of residents are aged 65 or over (2,943 people), higher than the Rest of Qld's 16.7%. Seniors' health outcomes are strong and better than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach had a higher level of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 11.0% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 31.3% being born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach, accounting for 44.8% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach compared to the rest of Queensland, comprising 0.3% versus 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.9%), Australian (21.4%), and Irish (8.4%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French was overrepresented at 0.9%, Welsh at 0.8%, and Hungarian at 0.4%.

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has a median age of 47 years, which is notably higher than Rest of Qld's median age of 41 years, and older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the average for Rest of Qld, the 55-64 age cohort is over-represented in Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach at 16.2%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.8%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 15 to 24 has grown from 8.6% to 10.0%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 15.7% to 13.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 age group is projected to expand by 398 people (31%), from 1,272 to 1,671. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 51% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 15-24 age cohorts.