Clinton (Qld)

Clinton has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Clinton's population is estimated at around 6827 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 657 people, a growth of 10.6% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6170 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6798 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1095 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Clinton's growth of 10.6% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA4 region (6.7%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the Clinton (Qld) statistical area (Lv2) expected to increase by 1658 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 21.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Clinton recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Clinton had approximately 29 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 145 homes. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value for new properties was $419,000.

In FY-26, Clinton had $8.3 million in commercial approvals. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Clinton had 41.0% more development per person over the five-year period. All new constructions were detached houses, maintaining the area's suburban identity.

Clinton indicates a mature market with around 527 people per approval. By 2041, Clinton is projected to gain 1,444 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. One major project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially influencing this region. Key projects include Clinton Industrial Estate, West Gladstone Social Homes, Calliope Residential Growth Area, and Gladstone Project, with the following details highlighting those likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Clinton recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Clinton has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable. As of September 2025, 3,483 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation in Clinton is high at 64.5%, above Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment industries include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 2.8 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 11.3% compared to the regional 16.1%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, labour force grew by 1.4%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points in Clinton. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%, labour force increase by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted slightly by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate a projected expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clinton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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 that the suburb of Clinton has a higher median income at $57,902 and an average income of $71,575. This is higher than 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 for Clinton would be approximately $63,640 (median) and $78,668 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Clinton rank modestly between the 43rd and 47th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 34.6% of Clinton's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the surrounding region at 31.7%. After housing expenses, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses.

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

In Clinton, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.0% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure, which comprised 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clinton stood at 23.9%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (40.2%) or rented (35.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600. The median weekly rent in Clinton was recorded at $270, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $275. Nationally, Clinton's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 74.7% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Clinton fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (35.1%). Educational participation is high at 32.7%, with 13.4% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.4% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Clinton has 21 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes in total providing 115 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 248 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Clinton are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Clinton's health indicators show below-average results compared to national averages for common health conditions among its general population.

The prevalence of these conditions is somewhat typical but higher among older cohorts. Private health cover is very high in Clinton, with approximately 56% of the total population (~3,793 people) having it. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.2 and 8.0% of residents respectively. A majority (69.7%) of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across Rest of Qld. Clinton has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.2% (832 people), compared to 15.2% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, presenting some challenges.

Clinton ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Clinton's population was predominantly culturally homogeneous, with 89.2% being citizens, 86.4% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the major religion, comprising 48.0% of Clinton's population, slightly higher than the regional average of 47.5%. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (30.1%), English (29.5%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 5.2%, compared to the regional figure of 4.3%. Similarly, German ancestry was present at 4.8% versus a regional average of 5.1%, and Maori ancestry was found at 0.9% compared to 0.8% regionally.

Clinton hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age in Clinton is 34 years, which is notably lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Rest of Qld, Clinton has a higher concentration of 5-14 year-olds at 15.5% but fewer 75-84 year-olds at 3.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.5% to 14.0% of Clinton's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.5% to 15.5%. By 2041, Clinton is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading this demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 39%, adding 382 people and reaching a total of 1,352 from the current figure of 969. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group is expected to contract by 8 residents.