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Clifton (Qld) has an estimated 1,634 residents, up from 1,490 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. Density is about 36 people per square kilometre. 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Clifton (Qld) has an estimated population of around 1,634, calculated through AreaSearch assessments of broader ABS updates alongside newly validated local addresses post-Census. Comparing this with the 1,490 residents documented in the 2021 Census reveals a total addition of 144 people (9.7%). This metric builds upon an estimated resident population of 1,616 determined by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 17 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Given this population scale, the area maintains a density of 35 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions.
Generating a 9.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of Clifton (Qld) outperformed the wider SA4 region (5.0%) and the local SA3 district to establish itself as a regional pacesetter. While overall demographic expansion benefited from positive contributions across natural growth and overseas migration, interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst by generating approximately 61.0% of recent population gains. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For years beyond 2032 or areas not captured in that series, AreaSearch incorporates Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2023 using 2021 figures. Because these state forecasts exclude age-specific distributions, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 benchmarks). Future demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Clifton (Qld) will experience growth tracking above the median for non-metropolitan districts, with combined SA2 models anticipating an influx of 202 persons through to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 11.3% across the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in Clifton remain subdued, averaging 2 new dwellings per year (equating to 13 dwellings across the five-year timeframe). Such restrained construction volumes are typical of country localities, where building activity is restricted by modest accommodation requirements, local demand, and current infrastructure limits. Furthermore, because overall approval numbers are so minor, annual growth rates and baseline comparisons can fluctuate significantly with individual development projects. Building activity in Clifton sits noticeably below the level recorded in Rest of Qld, whilst also trailing broader national benchmarks by a substantial margin.
Furthermore, recent residential approvals have comprised entirely detached houses, matching rural preferences for generous allotment sizes and privacy. Recording approximately 292 people per dwelling approval, the local construction sector demonstrates emerging market characteristics. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, forward projections indicate that Clifton will see an additional 184 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes continue at their current subdued pace, building supply may struggle to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially driving heightened buyer competition and bolstering local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Clifton (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects close to Clifton (Qld), worth an estimated $2.84 billion. 9 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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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Strategic planning initiatives and major civil projects exert a substantial influence on local area performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 major project positioned to impact the district. Significant regional works include the Queensland Regional Road Network Safety Improvements, the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline, the Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K) alignment, and the Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre.
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The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision
A concept plan for a 411 lot residential subdivision on 38.85ha, with lots ranging from 450m2 to 1,032m2 (average 589.6m2), located in the SEQld Western Growth Corridor approximately 4 minutes drive from Warwick town centre. The site was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest (closed May 2025) and remains listed for sale without a disclosed price. No development application has been lodged. Warwick is experiencing strong housing demand, with median house prices rising 16% in 12 months and a vacancy rate of 0.3%.
Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline
The Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline project involves the design and construction of a dedicated recycled water distribution pipeline network to deliver high-quality treated effluent from the local wastewater treatment plant directly to industrial lots within the Warwick Industrial Estate. The infrastructure will provide reliable non-potable water supplies for manufacturing, cooling, and processing operations while preserving drinking water security for the broader Southern Downs region.
Warwick Home & Co Retail Centre
A fully refurbished 2,522sqm large format retail centre completed in March 2025, anchored by national tenants Repco and Choice The Discount Store. The centre was transformed from a former Bunnings warehouse and features 41 on-grade car spaces. Stage Two development is underway with DA approval imminent for an additional 1,895sqm retail centre with 46 car parks, pre-committed to SNAP Fitness and other national retailers. Located on Warwick's main thoroughfare with excellent visibility and access via three street frontages.
Sovereign Downs Estate
Premium residential estate development on the outskirts of Warwick featuring modern homes and community facilities. The estate is designed to provide quality housing options for families looking to move to the growing Warwick region. Features include landscaped parks, walking trails and proximity to schools and shopping.
Aleva Estate Residential Development
Master-planned residential estate in Warwick offering large residential blocks with elevated views and walking distance to Warwick town centre. Development by UKL Developments features lot sizes from 533m2 to 1219m2 with prices from $199,000. The estate offers a rural setting with modern amenities and a great community feel.
Pinnacle of Kearneys
A premium residential subdivision offering 78 allotments ranging from 600m to 834m in Stage 2, combining tranquil country living with modern urban amenities. Located minutes from Toowoomba Base Hospital, University of Southern Queensland, City Golf Club and Toowoomba CBD. Features include proximity to parks, walking trails, shopping centers and excellent transport connections.
Gainsborough Lodge
A residential subdivision by Wagner Corporation featuring approximately 470 lots in Glenvale. Part of the expanding residential development in the Toowoomba region to accommodate growing population.
Tuana Park Estate
35-lot house and land subdivision on the eastern edge of Pittsworth. Council approved reconfiguring 2 lots into 35 lots at 2-8 Margetts Street. Estate works and road construction (Cattell Crescent) are complete with titles available; first home occupied in Aug 2024. Ongoing sales across two stages.
568 residents of Clifton (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 604. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 45.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,369, about 84% 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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According to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch, Clifton maintains a workforce distributed across professional and trade occupations, supported by a prominent essential services footprint, an unemployment rate of 6.0%, and consistent employment levels over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents number 568, while local joblessness sits 2.0% above the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld, alongside a participation rate of 45.6% that significantly trails the 64.2% benchmark in Regional Qld. Furthermore, Census returns indicate that only 6.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure should be viewed alongside the broader effects of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Local workers are primarily concentrated in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training. Agricultural, forestry & fishing pursuits demonstrate exceptional concentration, holding a local employment proportion 3.3 times that of the wider region. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.6% of the workforce, lagging the 8.3% recorded across Regional Qld. A comparison of resident headcount against the Census working population indicates a constrained volume of local workplace opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS and SALM statistical data indicate that over the 12-month period, the local labour force increased by 2.5% while employment dropped by 0.2%, causing a 2.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% labour force gain, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in joblessness. Broader industry hiring patterns can be evaluated using national workforce forecasts from Mar-26 published by Jobs and Skills Australia. Across five-year and ten-year spans, these national models anticipate overall employment growth of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral variations remain pronounced. Mapping these broader projections against Clifton's local occupational structure points to potential employment gains of 6.0% across five years and 13.1% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting excludes localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Clifton (Qld) is $877 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $503 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $33,024 a year against an average of $38,001. 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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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, shows the suburb of Clifton recorded a taxpayer median income of $33,024 and an average income of $38,001. These figures sit beneath Australian benchmarks and trail the corresponding Regional Qld medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $36,776 for median earnings and $42,318 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, household, and family earnings in Clifton within the 1st to 4th percentiles across the country.
Locally, the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket is the largest category, encompassing 37.4% of residents (611 people), whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 tier at 31.7%. Broader living standards reflect constrained financial capacity, with 46.3% of households subsisting on weekly funds below $800, while severe housing cost burdens leave only 83.9% of income intact, ranking at the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clifton (Qld) had 607 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $245 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 27.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. 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, residential dwellings in Clifton consisted of 93.7% separate houses and 6.3% alternate formats (comprising semi-detached residences, apartments, and other housing categories), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other property types comprised 23.6%. Outright home ownership was particularly pronounced in Clifton at 43.0%, surpassing regional benchmarks, while remaining homes were distributed between mortgaged properties (28.6%) and rental accommodation (28.4%). Median housing costs were comparatively low, with monthly mortgage repayments at $1,083 and weekly rent at $245, tracking below the Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
On a nationwide scale, Clifton remains exceptionally affordable, with mortgage commitments well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rental costs significantly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clifton (Qld) counted 607 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 666 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 61.0% of local living arrangements, with couples without children representing 29.2%, couples with children making up 17.3%, and single parent families accounting for 12.7%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 39.0%, driven primarily by single-person residences at 36.2% alongside group arrangements at 4.0%. The community records a median household size of 2.2 people, which is slightly smaller than the 2.5 person average found across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.3% of adults in Clifton (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 431 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 958 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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Attainment figures highlight educational gaps within the community, as the university qualification rate of 10.3% sits well beneath the 30.4% recorded across Australia as a whole. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 7.8%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate degrees at 1.1%. Conversely, technical and vocational skills are widely held, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (28.1%). Student engagement across the locality is substantial, with 25.2% of the population actively pursuing formal learning. This student cohort comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 8.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.0% participating in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Clifton (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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.
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56.3% of residents in Clifton (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 13.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 42.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality statistics and chronic condition rates reveal significant health hurdles throughout Clifton, affecting younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance adoption is remarkably constrained at approximately 42% of the local population (~690 people). This level trails both the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical ailments in the district, diagnosed in 14.0 and 9.6% of the population respectively, while 56.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents experience substantial health burdens through elevated rates of chronic illness. Additionally, seniors aged 65 and over comprise 33.5% of the community (547 people), exceeding the 20.3% regional benchmark, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Clifton (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.7%) and English (28.0%). 5.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show Clifton has lower diversity than standard benchmarks, with 87.8% of the local population born in Australia, 91.3% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.3% conversing solely in English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 62.7% of local residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Evaluating parental countries of birth reveals Australian ancestry as the leading background at 32.7% of the population, well above the 26.5% regional standard, followed by English at 28.0% and Irish at 10.3%. Furthermore, several cultural backgrounds show distinct local concentrations, with German ancestry comprising 5.8% (against 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 5.4% (compared to 3.9%), and Filipino ancestry accounting for 2.0% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clifton (Qld) is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 17.8% 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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Clifton's demographic profile clearly reflects its appeal as a retirement and lifestyle destination. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 33.5% of the community, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, while younger to mid-life adults aged 25 - 44 represent just 15.8%, trailing the 25.5% recorded regionally. The estimated median age stands at 49 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 8 years above the Regional Qld benchmark of 41 from that Census, while the Australian Census median stood at 38. Since the Census, the share of children and young adults aged 0 - 24 has expanded from 27.7% to an estimated 29.7%.
By 2041, older age groups are forecast to generate the largest expansion, growing by 127 (23%) to reach 674 persons, whereas younger cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clifton (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,490 at the 2021 Census → 1,634 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 (SAL30624). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.