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Clermont has an estimated 3,116 residents, up from 2,952 at the 2021 Census — a change of 164 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 74.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch incorporating broader ABS updates and post-Census address validation places the population of the suburb of Clermont at approximately 3,116 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 164 people (5.6%) compared to the 2,952 people counted at the 2021 Census. The updated count stems from an estimated resident population of 3,114 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 6 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb of Clermont maintains a low-density environment of 0.40 persons per square kilometer, offering considerable living space per resident.
The 5.6% post-Census increase closely tracks broader regional trends, sitting within 2.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.7%). The primary demographic driver has been natural increase, accounting for roughly 74.0% of recent population additions. Population modelling utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks, transitioning to 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 series (based on 2021 figures) for subsequent timeframes up to 2032 and uncovered localities. Because the state series lacks age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 benchmarks. Long-term outlooks indicate expansion tracking just beneath the national non-metropolitan median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 148 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 4.7% over 16 years in the suburb of Clermont.
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Residential construction across Clermont remains minimal, recording an average of 1 approvals per year and 9 across the past five years. Modest building activity of this scale aligns with rural localities where building work is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Because total building volumes are low, individual projects exert a disproportionate influence on annual statistics and comparative trends. Clermont records building volumes significantly lower than both Rest of Qld and national benchmarks. Recent residential approvals comprise 33.0% detached houses alongside 67.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on higher-density building introduces more accessible entry points for first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizers.
It also marks a structural departure from the existing housing stock (86.0% houses), pointing to constrained land availability and evolving demand for varied, cost-effective residential options. The ratio of approximately 248 people per dwelling approval reflects a sparse development setting. Forecasts indicate that Clermont will add 146 residents through to 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Persistently subdued construction rates may result in residential supply trailing demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Clermont
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Clermont, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.6 billion. 14 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital expenditure and planning decisions play a crucial role in shaping economic trajectory, with AreaSearch identifying 3 major projects positioned to influence the area. Key works include the Clermont Seniors Living Centre - Monash Lodge Precinct, Capricorn Highway Emerald-Alpha Package Upgrades, Isaac Regional Local Government Infrastructure Plan, and Isaac Renewable Energy Zone (QREZ).
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Clermont Seniors Living Centre - Monash Lodge Precinct
Isaac Regional Council and Belyando Enterprise Network Inc are seeking approximately $2.993 million in government funding to refurbish the disused former Monash Lodge aged care building and deliver 12 independent seniors living units with 24/7 onsite management. Stage 1 proposes to reopen the vacant 16-bed (originally 20-bed) facility as flexible supported and independent living for older Clermont residents, enabling them to remain in their hometown rather than relocating to Emerald or Mackay. Council has committed an in-principle peppercorn lease ($1 per annum) to the successful operator.The project remains in the advocacy and funding phase with no confirmed government commitment secured as of mid-2025.
Dysart Urban Design Framework & Masterplan
An adopted urban design framework and masterplan prepared by Isaac Regional Council to guide the long term development and renewal of Dysart. The framework includes a town-wide masterplan, design guidelines and an implementation plan, and is now used as a reference document when assessing development applications against the Isaac Region Planning Scheme 2021. It focuses on improving the public realm, supporting infill housing and commercial development, and coordinating future community and infrastructure investment in the town.
Olive Downs Coking Coal Complex
The Olive Downs Complex is a fully operational large-scale steelmaking coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. It commenced production in mid-2023, with operations fully starting in April 2024, producing up to 15 million tonnes per annum of high-quality coking coal and PCI products for export to markets including Japan, South Korea, and India. The mine features a central coal handling and processing plant, rail infrastructure, and has an expected life of over 79 years, generating significant economic benefits including over $10 billion in royalties for Queensland.
Nogoa Rise Estate Residential Development
Multi-stage residential estate development by Central Highlands Regional Council featuring fully serviced residential lots in Emerald's sought-after Nogoa Rise area. The development has expanded to Stages 5 and 6, offering quality residential opportunities in the growing Central Highlands region.
Emerald Hospital Emergency Department Upgrade
A complete refurbishment and upgrade of the Emergency Department at Emerald Hospital that officially opened in April 2024. The upgrade improves patient flow and provides better access to care closer to home. Features include improved privacy, additional clinical consultation spaces, resuscitation bays, better treatment spaces for mental health crisis patients, and a safer treatment environment.
Gregory-Capricorn Highway Intersection Upgrade
Intersection upgrade at the junction of Gregory and Capricorn Highways in Emerald, involving widening approaches, installing traffic signals, and improving turning lanes. The upgrade enhances safety and reduces congestion at this critical junction serving both local and through traffic. The project also included pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
91 Gray Street Apartment Development
Small-scale residential apartment development featuring 11 modern residential units across 2 floors in Emerald's Central Highlands region. The project represents a modest urban infill development providing additional housing options in this regional Queensland mining and agricultural service center.
Emerald Regional Botanic Gardens Redevelopment
A 7 million AUD redevelopment of the 42-hectare Emerald Regional Botanic Gardens. The project features the construction of a new permanent, flood-resilient footbridge over the Nogoa River and extensive pathway upgrades to improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility for the community.
1,754 residents of Clermont are employed, from a labour force of 1,791. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 72.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,802, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Clermont features a mix of white and blue collar positions, with manufacturing and industrial jobs playing a major role. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%, and there was an estimated employment growth of 4.8% during the previous year, according to AreaSearch data. As of March 2026, the number of working residents is 1,754, and the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than the 3.9% rate in Regional Qld. Workforce participation is 72.5%, which is higher than the 64.2% rate in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that 9.7% of residents worked from home, but the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. Mining features heavily in the local employment base, recording a concentration 6.9 times the regional average. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 7.0% of local jobs compared to 16.1% regionally. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident labor numbers suggests a constrained volume of employment positions within the immediate locality. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, a 4.8% increase in employment alongside a 5.9% expansion in the labor force caused the jobless rate to climb by 0.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1%, labor supply growth of 0.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provide additional context for medium- and long-term labor demand in Clermont. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry trajectories vary widely. Mapping these broader sector forecasts against Clermont's local industry profile suggests employment gains of 4.6% across five years and 10.8% across ten years, representing a simple structural extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clermont is $1,867 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $956 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,393 a year against an average of $67,881. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Clermont with a median taxpayer earnings figure of $55,393 and an average of $67,881, aligning closely with national medians and exceeding Regional Qld figures of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $61,686 for median income and $75,592 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income reached the 74th percentile ($956 weekly), while household earnings sat at the 57th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings tier forms the largest cohort, accounting for 34.2% of residents (1,065 people), comparable to the 31.7% share recorded regionally. After meeting accommodation expenses, households retain 90.5% of their income, underpinning robust discretionary spending capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clermont had 1,067 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 11.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Clermont consisted of 85.8% houses and 14.1% other dwellings (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership reached 31.6%, trailing the Regional Qld figure, while mortgaged properties accounted for 26.0% and rental accommodation comprised 42.4%. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,400 and median weekly rent was $220, both well beneath the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, local mortgage costs remain substantially below the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs tracking far under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clermont counted 1,067 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,126 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 67.7% of local households, comprising couples with children at 29.8%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parent families at 8.4%. Non-family living arrangements represent 32.3% of the total, with single-person residences accounting for 30.1% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.5 benchmark for Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.6% of adults in Clermont hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 33.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 502 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 951 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the locality is low, with 13.6% holding higher education qualifications compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct structural focus for future training strategies. Bachelor degrees represent 11.0% of qualifications, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate awards at 1.2%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 40.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing trade-level training, including 6.6% with advanced diplomas and 33.6% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.7% of the community undertaking an educational course. Primary schooling accounts for 14.7% of residents, 8.1% attend secondary schools, and 2.0% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Clermont means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.6% of residents in Clermont report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health profiles in Clermont compare well against national standards according to AreaSearch morbidity and mortality metrics, exhibiting low rates of common health conditions across older and younger cohorts alike, alongside a strong private health insurance uptake of approximately 54% of the population (~1,685 people). The primary reported chronic conditions are asthma (affecting 7.6% of residents) and arthritis (impacting 6.6%), while 73.6% of the local population reported no long-term medical ailments, outperforming the Regional Qld average of 67.6%. Health metrics for persons aged under 65 are particularly favorable. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.7% of the community (520 people), below the 20.3% share observed across Regional Qld, with senior health indicators outperforming broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Clermont is largely Australian-born, at 92.9% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (37.0%) and English (30.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Clermont exhibits lower cultural diversity than broader regional averages, with Australian citizens making up 87.8% of residents, 92.9% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 65.1% of the community compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Clermont are Australian at 37.0% (higher than the 26.5% regional proportion), English at 30.7%, and Irish at 9.1%. Distinct local patterns also emerge among other backgrounds, with German ancestry represented at 5.0% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Filipino at 1.7% (against 0.9%), and Maori at 0.5% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clermont is 36. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of Clermont leans toward younger cohorts. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 29.5% of the population, compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 16.7% versus 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 36, identical to the 2021 Census and 5 years younger than the Regional Qld benchmark of 41 from that same Census. Since then, the share of children and young adults (0 - 24) has decreased from 33.5% to 30.2%.
By 2041, retirees and elderly cohorts are projected to drive local population growth, increasing by 126 residents (24%) to 646, while younger demographics are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clermont
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,952 at the 2021 Census → 3,116 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30621). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.