Clinton - New Auckland

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 approximately 15,247 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 1,086 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 7.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.8%. Natural growth contributed approximately 41.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. Clinton - New Auckland is expected to increase by 3,924 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 25.3% in total over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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. Between FY21 and FY25, a total of 215 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved in FY26 to date. On average, around 4.5 new residents have arrived annually for each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This has resulted in supply lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes is $207,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In terms of commercial development, $20.7 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced activity compared to the rest of Queensland. Clinton - New Auckland maintains similar construction rates per capita with the region, supporting market stability and aligning with established areas that may face planning limitations.

All recent developments have consisted of standalone homes, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. The current estimated population per dwelling approval is 543 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Clinton - New Auckland is projected to gain 3,852 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Clinton - New Auckland has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Clinton Industrial Estate, West Gladstone Social Homes, Brookview Estate, and Calliope Residential Growth Area, with the following list providing details on those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Clinton - New Auckland remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Clinton - New Auckland has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented in the area. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 5.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.5% over the past year.

There were 8,165 residents employed at this time, while the unemployment rate was 1.6% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Clinton - New Auckland was 73.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, a low 4.2% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors among residents include manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing has a particularly notable concentration in the area, with employment levels at 2.8 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance, however, has limited presence with 11.1% employment compared to the regional average of 16.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force increased by 1.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Clinton - New Auckland. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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.

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 on 30 June 2023, Clinton - New Auckland SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $65,149 with the average level standing at $80,692. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,605 (median) and $88,689 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Clinton - New Auckland cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 35.6% of locals (5,427 people) with incomes between $1,500 and 2,999, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses.

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 evaluated at the latest Census held in 2016, dwelling structures comprised 90.8% houses and 9.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clinton - New Auckland was at 19.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.8%) or rented (40.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of 2021 data, was $1,607, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $295. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld's average mortgage repayments and rents were $1,655 and $345 respectively. Nationally, Clinton - New Auckland's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Clinton - New Auckland has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 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%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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 prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificates at 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.

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

Clinton - New Auckland has 39 active public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by seven different routes that collectively facilitate 405 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 291 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 57 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Clinton - New Auckland faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 60% of Clinton - New Auckland's total population (9,071 people) has private health cover, compared to the regional average of 52.5%. Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.1 and 7.8% of residents respectively. Around 70.9% of Clinton - New Auckland's residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,770 people), lower than the regional average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 88.4% citizens, 84.2% born in Australia, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 46.9%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to 0.8% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (30.6%), English (27.9%), and Scottish (7.1%). South African, Maori, and Australian Aboriginal groups showed notable divergences in representation.

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 both Queensland's overall figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 15.9%, compared to the Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort comprises 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.7% to 14.3% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 17.2% to 14.6%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Clinton - New Auckland's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 group is projected to grow by 42%, adding 1,019 people and reaching a total of 3,451 from its current figure of 2,431. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 7%, with an increase of 156 people.