Clermont

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

Clermont's estimated population is 3,122 as of Feb 2026, reflecting a growth of 170 people since the 2021 Census. The population was 2,952 in 2021. This increase represents a 5.8% change from the census figure. AreaSearch estimated the resident population at 3,084 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), with an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this number. The population density is 0.40 persons per square kilometer. Clermont's growth rate of 5.8% since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.8%.

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 used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 with a base year of 2022. By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase by 144 persons, reflecting a gain of 3.1% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Clermont saw minimal construction activity between 2016 and 2020 with nine new dwellings approved annually. This low development level is characteristic of the rural area, where housing needs rather than market demand drive development. The small number of approvals means individual projects 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 rural character with larger properties being typical. As of 2021, the area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 1528 people. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates show Clermont adding 96 residents.

At current rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially influencing buyer competition and property prices.

Clermont has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Three projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting 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).

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

Clermont's workforce comprises an equal balance of white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%.

Compared to Rest of Qld, Clermont has a lower unemployment rate (2.2% vs 4.1%) and higher workforce participation (72.1% vs 65.7%). Home-based workers account for 9.7% of residents. Key employment industries include mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. Mining stands out with employment levels at 6.9 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance employs only 7.0% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 16.1%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, labour force grew by 4.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clermont's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 4.6% in five years and 10.8% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows income in Clermont is approximately average nationally, with a median of $55,393 and an average of $67,881. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,882 (median) and $74,608 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 74th percentile ($956 weekly), while household income sits at the 57th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 34.2% of locals (1,067 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 90.5% of income, indicating strong purchasing power.

Clermont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Clermont, as per the latest Census evaluation, 85.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 14.1% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clermont stood at 31.6%, lower than Non-Metro Qld's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 26.0% and rented dwellings made up 42.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, significantly lower than the Non-Metro Qld average of $1,655 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Clermont was $220, substantially below the Non-Metro Qld figure of $345 and the national average 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 comprise 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's university qualification rate is 13.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 11.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Vocational credentials are common, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 6.6% and certificates at 33.6%. Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

The level of general health in Clermont is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Clermont shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and elderly cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high, at approximately 54% of the total population (around 1,689 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.6 and 6.6% of residents respectively. About 73.6% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 16.1% of residents aged 65 and over (502 people), lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking higher nationally than those of the general population.

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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 87.8% being citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 65.1%, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (37.0%), English (30.7%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, German (5.0%) and Filipino (1.7%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.7% and 0.9%, respectively, while Maori was underrepresented at 0.5%.

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, and marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, Clermont has an over-representation of the 25-34 cohort (16.7% locally) and an under-representation of the 45-54 year-olds (9.5%). Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group grew from 14.4% to 16.7%, while the 5-14 cohort declined from 15.4% to 13.4% and the 45-54 group dropped from 11.4% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Clermont's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand by 77 people (15%), growing from 521 to 599. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.