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 12,855 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 9.0% since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,789 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 12,587 in June 2024 and an additional 403 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 341 persons per square kilometer. Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's growth exceeded the SA4 region's 8.5%, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 49.7% of overall population gains, with other factors also positive.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections lack age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Demographic trends project an above median population growth outside capital cities. Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach is expected to grow by 2,200 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 15.0% 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 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY21-FY25395 homes were approved, with a further 80 approved in FY26 to date. On average, 2.1 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $395,000. This financial year, $2.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to 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.

New building activity comprises 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (81.0% at Census), likely due to persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 114 people per approval, Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach is a developing area. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,932 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels suggest housing supply will adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly impact local performance. AreaSearch identified 28 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Reefsedge Resort & Waterpark, The Palms Collection Masterplan, The Palms, and Deep Creek Estate. Below is a list of 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 an unemployment rate of 2.0% as of September 2025. This is below the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is on par with Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

According to Census responses, 18.2% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Notably, employment levels in accommodation & food are at 1.5 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.0%, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6% and employment decreased by 2.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

In AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,242 and an average level of $69,148. Nationally, the median was $53,146 and the average was $66,593. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $61,816 and the average around $76,001, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach rank modestly, between the 43rd and 52nd percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 dominates with 34.0% of residents (4,370 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.2% of income remaining, 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

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 81.1% houses and 18.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach was at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.0% and rented ones at 27.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $1,655. Median weekly rent in Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach was $400, whereas Non-Metro Qld's figure was $345. Nationally, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 26.3%, with lone person households at 23.0% and group households comprising 3.4% of the total. 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 is 25.8%, which exceeds the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This rate also surpasses that of the SA4 region at 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 16.8% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%).

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ having them, including advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 27.3%. Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by three individual routes that collectively provide 382 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 375 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, some 18.2% of residents work from home. Service frequency averages 54 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was approximately 53% of the total population, which is around 6,851 people, leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.0 and 7.6% of residents respectively. A total of 69.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is around 2,946 people, higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 11.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 31.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clifton Beach-Kewarra Beach, comprising 44.8% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to the rest of Queensland, making up 0.3% of the population versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (31.9%), Australian (21.4%), and Irish (8.4%). Notably, French (0.9%) and Welsh (0.8%) residents are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% each, while Hungarian residents at 0.4% are also higher than the regional average of 0.2%.

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

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's median age in 2021 was 46 years, significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 41 and Australia's 38 national average. Compared to Rest of Qld, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach had a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.1%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 8.6% to 10.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.7% to 13.1%. By 2041, Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach's age composition is projected to change notably. The 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 29%, reaching 1,671 people from the current 1,297. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to decline by 41 people.