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Population
Population growth drivers in Clinton - New Auckland are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Clinton - New Auckland's population was around 15,242 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 1,081 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,161. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,175 in June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 669 persons per square kilometer. Clinton - New Auckland's growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.6%. Natural growth contributed approximately 41.4% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.
AreaSearch adopts 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data, are applied when utilized. Future demographic trends indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Clinton - New Auckland expected to increase by 3,924 persons to reach approximately 19,165 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain of 25.3% over the 17-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Clinton - New Auckland when compared nationally
Clinton - New Auckland has received approximately 43 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 215 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 has attracted about 4.5 new residents annually.
This indicates a supply lag behind demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of these dwellings is $207,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $20.7 million have been registered, implying balanced commercial development activity in the area. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Clinton - New Auckland maintains similar construction rates per person, contributing to market stability and aligning with regional patterns.
However, these rates are below the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. All recent developments have consisted solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking spacious family homes. With approximately 543 people per dwelling approval, the development environment remains quiet and low-activity. By 2041, Clinton - New Auckland is projected to gain around 3,857 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
Clinton - New Auckland has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that may impact the region. Key projects include Clinton Industrial Estate, West Gladstone Social Homes, Brookview Estate, and Calliope Residential Growth Area, with the following list detailing those likely most relevant.
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Alpha HPA First Project Stage Two
The world's largest single-site ultra-high purity alumina refinery utilizing proprietary solvent extraction technology. The 10-hectare Stage Two facility will produce over 10,000 tonnes per year of high-purity aluminium materials for semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries, LED lighting, and Direct Lithium Extraction technology. The facility operates on 100% renewable energy with near-zero waste and 70% lower carbon emissions compared to traditional HPA refining methods. Construction commenced in February 2025 with civil works underway as of June 2025. The project creates 300 construction jobs and 120 permanent positions.
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET)
Privately funded coal export terminal at Golding Point within the Port of Gladstone. Stage 1 delivers 27 Mtpa capacity via rail receival, a 5.6 km covered overland conveyor to stockyards, and an offshore wharf ~2 km from shore with a single berth and shiploader. Terminal aligns with Queensland Ports Strategy and can expand on the existing site when demand supports it. Owned by Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (industry consortium).
Harvey Road Sports and Events Precinct
Comprehensive redevelopment of Harvey Road sports facilities including Marley Brown Oval, junior rugby league fields, and touch football fields to create a year-round, multi-purpose precinct with broadcasting capabilities. The upgraded precinct will accommodate up to 10,000 spectators and be suitable for national, state and regional games, carnivals and large outdoor events, while continuing to support grassroots local and regional sports participation and daily community use. The project enhances Central Queensland's rugby league heartland status and provides a large outdoor event venue for the Gladstone Region.
Gladstone Project
Powerlink Queensland's Gladstone Project (also known as the Gladstone grid reinforcement) is a multi-stage transmission network reinforcement to maintain reliability and security of electricity supply in the Gladstone region following the anticipated retirement of Gladstone Power Station. It supports industrial decarbonisation, electrification of major industries, and integration of renewables from the Central Queensland REZ. Key stages include new 275kV double-circuit lines (Calvale-Calliope River and Bouldercombe-Larcom Creek via new Gladstone West Substation), synchronous condensers, and reactive support equipment. Final Assessment Report submitted June 2025; government review ongoing with construction of Stage 1 expected mid-2026.
Port of Gladstone Gatcombe and Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project
The project involves duplicating the Gatcombe and Golding Cutting channels in the Port of Gladstone outer harbour by deepening and widening existing channels to a depth of 16.1 meters and width of 200 meters over approximately 15 kilometers to enable safe two-way passage for larger ships under all weather and tidal conditions, increasing cargo throughput and including dredged material placement in reclamation areas and navigational aid relocation.
Clinton Vessel Interaction Project
The Clinton Vessel Interaction Project widened the Clinton Channel by about 100m to reduce vessel interaction risks such as mooring breaks or collisions, involving the dredging of approximately 800,000m3 of material to enhance safe navigation for outbound vessels in the Port of Gladstone.
Gladstone Energy and Ammonia Project
A coal gasification facility designed to produce 230,000 tonnes per annum of ammonia, 14 petajoules per annum of synthetic natural gas, and up to 96 megawatts of electrical power. The project involves converting 1.5 million tonnes per annum of coal to manufacture clean hydrogen via ammonia synthesis, with carbon dioxide capture for utilization and sequestration. Located on a 129-hectare site in the Gladstone State Development Area with access to gas pipelines, water, power and rail infrastructure. The coordinated project declaration lapsed on 30 April 2022 and the project is currently on hold pending renewed approvals.
Clinton Industrial Estate
The Byelle Precinct at Clinton Industrial Estate is under construction to deliver 27 serviced lots zoned for medium-impact industry, ranging from 4,500m2 to 11,000m2, to support industries like manufacturing, freight, and logistics in Gladstone, expected to sustain over 1,230 ongoing jobs and create more than 70 construction jobs.
Employment
Employment conditions in Clinton - New Auckland remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis
Clinton - New Auckland has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar employment. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 5.7% as of September 2025.
The area saw estimated employment growth of 0.5% over the past year. There are 8,165 residents in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 67.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors include manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing has a notable concentration with employment levels at 2.8 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 11.1% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the past year, employment increased by 0.5%, while labour force grew by 1.3%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Clinton - New Auckland, projecting national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clinton - New Auckland's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, the Clinton - New Auckland SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $61,862. The average income stood at $76,470. Nationally, median and average incomes were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,516 and $87,168 respectively. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Clinton - New Auckland cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. In income distribution, 35.6% of locals (5,426 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Clinton - New Auckland is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
In Clinton - New Auckland, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.3% comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clinton - New Auckland stood at 19.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.8% and rented ones at 40.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,607, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600. Weekly rent in the area averaged $295, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $275. Nationally, Clinton - New Auckland's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,607 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $295 compared to the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Clinton - New Auckland has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 74.4% of all households, including 34.9% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.6%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Clinton - New Auckland fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
The area's university qualification rate is 15.0%, 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 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 7.8%, while certificates make up 35.2%.
Educational participation is high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.1% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis indicates 40 active stops operating in Clinton - New Auckland, offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by 7 routes, facilitating 405 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically residing 291 meters from the nearest stop.
Service frequency averages 57 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Clinton - New Auckland's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Health data shows Clinton - New Auckland has a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates.
Approximately 58% (~8,809 people) of residents have private health cover, which is higher than the Rest of Qld's 55.6%. Mental health issues affect 9.1% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.8%. 70.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.4% in Rest of Qld. The area has 11.3% (1,717 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the Rest of Qld's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
Clinton - New Auckland ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Clinton-New Auckland was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 88.4% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 46.9%. Hinduism, however, is overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to 0.7% regionally.
The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.6%), English (27.9%), and Scottish (7.1%). Notably, South African, Maori, and Australian Aboriginal populations are also overrepresented at 0.9%, 1.0%, and 5.1% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Clinton - New Auckland's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide
Clinton - New Auckland has a median age of 33, which is younger than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 15.7% of its population compared to Rest of Qld. The 65-74 cohort makes up 7.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.7% to 14.1%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 17.2% to 15.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 25-34 group will grow by 45% (1,064 people), reaching 3,451 from 2,386. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 2% (51 people).