Clermont

Clermont has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Clermont's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 3,073 people. This figure reflects an increase of 121 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,952 people in the suburb. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,062 following their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.40 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a median increase just below that of Australian non-metropolitan areas. The suburb is expected to gain 142 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.6% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Clermont according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Clermont approved 9 new dwellings over the period from 2016 to 2020, with an average of 1 approval per year. This low development activity reflects Clermont's rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of Qld and national patterns, Clermont has much lower development activity. All approved dwellings were detached, reflecting the area's preference for larger properties. With an estimated 2038 people per dwelling approval, Clermont's development environment is quiet and low activity. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Clermont will add 140 residents.

At current development rates, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Clermont has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts performance. AreaSearch identified three projects affecting the area: 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). Relevant details are provided below.

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Employment conditions in Clermont rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Clermont has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.2%, and it has seen an employment growth of 0.9% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 1,676 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, lower than Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 67.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The leading employment industries include mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. Mining employs 6.9 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 7.0% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Employment opportunities might be limited locally as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 0.9%, while labour force decreased by 0.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clermont's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 4.6% over five years and 10.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows median income in Clermont is $55,393 and average income is $67,881. This compares to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income in Clermont is approximately $63,142 and average income is $77,378 by that date. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, personal income ranks at the 74th percentile ($956 weekly) and household income at the 57th percentile in Clermont. Income analysis indicates that 34.2% of locals (1,050 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 90.5% of their income.

Clermont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Clermont's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.8% houses and 14.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 86.1% houses and 13.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clermont was at 31.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.0% and rented ones at 42.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clermont was $1,400, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Clermont was $220, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $200. Nationally, Clermont's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,400 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Clermont features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 29.8% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Clermont faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 13.6%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (6.6%) and certificates (33.6%).

Educational participation is high at 29.7%, including 14.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education. Clermont's four schools have a combined enrollment of 502 students as of the latest data available, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 951).

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Clermont'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 Clermont. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54%, affecting about 1662 people. This compares to 60.4% across Rest of Qld. The most common medical conditions are asthma, impacting 7.6% of residents, and arthritis, affecting 6.6%. About 73.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.7% across Rest of Qld. Clermont has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling about 482 people, which is higher than the 12.6% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Clermont has a lower level of cultural diversity, with 87.8% of its residents being Australian citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking English as their home language only. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clermont, accounting for 65.1% of the population, compared to 53.6% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups in Clermont are Australian (37.0%), English (30.7%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, some ethnic groups have different representations: German is higher at 5.0% in Clermont than regionally at 4.2%, Filipino is slightly higher at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 1.6%, and Maori is lower at 0.5% versus 1.0%.

Clermont's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Clermont has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort is over-represented in Clermont at 16.3%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 45-54 year-olds are under-represented at 10.1%. From 2021 to present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.4% to 16.3%, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.4% to 14.0%, and the 45-54 group has decreased from 11.4% to 10.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Clermont's age profile. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand by 99 people (from 500 to 600), while both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.