Clifton - Greenmount

Clifton - Greenmount has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Clifton - Greenmount's population is around 5,404 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 295 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,109 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,364 in June 2024 and an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4.3 persons per square kilometer. Clifton - Greenmount's growth rate of 5.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's rate of 5.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 60.8% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Population projections indicate an increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with the area expected to expand by 549 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 9.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Clifton - Greenmount recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Clifton - Greenmount has recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 87 homes have been approved, with a further 7 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each dwelling built over these years has resulted in 3 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $287,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year, there have been $3.8 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to the rest of Queensland and nationally, Clifton - Greenmount has a lower rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 41st percentile of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 395 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Clifton - Greenmount will gain 509 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Clifton - Greenmount has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Queensland Regional Road Network Safety Improvements, Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline, Greenmount Water Treatment Plant, and Allora Precinct Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Clifton - Greenmount positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Clifton - Greenmount has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 5.5%. As of September 2025, 2,747 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below the regional average. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share five times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 8.3%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, while labour force grew by 6.8%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Rest of Qld recorded lower employment growth at 1.7% and a smaller increase in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted slightly, losing 1,210 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts by Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clifton - Greenmount's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 30, 2022 shows that median income in Clifton - Greenmount SA2 was $42,151 with an average income of $48,503. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $48,048 (median) and $55,289 (average). Census data from 2021 indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Clifton - Greenmount fall between the 18th and 20th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 30.4% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 31.7%. Housing costs are modest, with 87.5% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 25th percentile nationally.

Clifton - Greenmount is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Clifton - Greenmount's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.8% houses and 3.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clifton - Greenmount was at 44%, similar to Non-Metro Qld's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 38.4% and rented dwellings made up 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,352, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300 but significantly lower than the national average of $1,863 recorded in June 2021. The median weekly rent figure in Clifton - Greenmount was $250, slightly below Non-Metro Qld's average of $255 and substantially lower than the national figure of $375 as of July 2022.

Clifton - Greenmount has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.5% of all households, including 28.2% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Clifton - Greenmount fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 30.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Clifton - Greenmount is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Clifton-Greenmount faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 46% (2,480 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and asthma (9.4%). 63.7% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Rest of Qld at 62.0%. The area has 24.3% (1,313 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the state average of 27.0%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Clifton-Greenmount, surveyed in June 2016, had a culturally diverse population with 91.1% citizens, 92.3% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 68.0%, compared to 63.9% regionally. Ancestry-wise, Australian (32.9%), English (29.6%), and Irish (11.0%) were the top groups.

Notably, German (8.2%, vs regional 5.6%) and Scottish (8.2%, vs 8.5%) groups were overrepresented, while Australian Aboriginal was slightly underrepresented at 3.1% (vs regional 3.6%).

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

Clifton-Greenmount's median age is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 41 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Clifton-Greenmount has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the age group 55 to 64 has increased from 14.6% to 15.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 12.2%. By 2041, Clifton-Greenmount's age composition is expected to change notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 110%, reaching 303 people from 144. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 55% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age group is expected to decrease by 46 residents.