Mount Clear

Mount Clear lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Mount Clear is estimated at around 3,727, reflecting an increase of 56 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 1.5% change from the previous population count of 3,671. The resident population estimate of 3,656, as per AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date, contributes to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 367 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Mount Clear.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Mount Clear is forecasted to experience a significant population increase of 1,293 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 35.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mount Clear, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Clear has seen approximately 10 residential properties granted approval annually, with around 50 homes approved between FY21 and FY25, and another 6 in FY26. Each new home attracts an average of 1.6 new residents per year over the past five financial years. The average construction cost for new properties is $357,000.

This financial year, $67,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Rest of Vic., Mount Clear has significantly less development activity, 78.0% below the regional average per person. Recent construction comprises 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached dwellings. The area has an estimated 747 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts suggest Mount Clear will gain 1,304 residents by 2041.

Current development rates may struggle to match population growth, potentially impacting buyer competition and property prices.

Mount Clear has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Sebastopol Community Hub, Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3, Mount Clear Childcare Centre and Medical Centre, and The Roads Mount Clear. Relevant projects are listed below for further detail.

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Employment performance in Mount Clear has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Mount Clear has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.8% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%. As of September 2025, 1,777 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 20.9% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, the area has a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 1.0% employment compared to 7.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, and labour force increased by 1.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment contract by 0.7%, labour force fall by 0.6%, and unemployment rise marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Mount Clear. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Mount Clear's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Mount Clear had a median taxpayer income of $51,336 and an average income of $66,043 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of Vic.'s median income being $50,954 and average income being $62,728. By September 2025, based on an 8.25% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,571 (median) and $71,492 (average). In Mount Clear, household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly between the 33rd and 34th percentiles according to the 2021 Census. The earnings profile showed that 32.0% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the broader area where this cohort represented 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 34th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

Mount Clear's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.2% houses and 24.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro Vic. had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Clear was at 31.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.5% and rented ones at 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,498, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure was $310, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Mount Clear's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,498 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mount Clear features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.5% of all households, including 28.6% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.5%, consisting of 29.0% lone person households and 4.3% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Mount Clear exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 28.2% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 22.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.0% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mount Clear has 14 operational public transport stops. Two routes service these stops, offering a total of 411 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically living 279 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 94%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 58 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Mount Clear is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Clear faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,973 people), leading the average SA2 area but slightly below Rest of Vic.'s 50.5%. Mental health issues affect 11.7% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.2%. Conversely, 62.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of Vic. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Mount Clear has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (696 people), lower than Rest of Vic.'s 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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

Mount Clear's population was found to be predominantly culturally homogeneous, with 89.0% being citizens, 86.8% born in Australia, and 91.2% speaking English only at home as of the latest data. Christianity was the most prevalent religion, comprising 44.2% of Mount Clear's population. However, the 'Other' religious category showed an overrepresentation compared to regional averages, with 0.9% in Mount Clear versus 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 29.2%, Australian at 28.1%, and Irish at 10.8%. Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Scottish was overrepresented at 9.8% compared to 8.8% regionally, Dutch at 2.2% versus 1.7%, and Hungarian at 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Mount Clear's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Mount Clear is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 16.4% of the population in Mount Clear compared to Rest of Vic., while the 55-64 cohort makes up 8.6%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.7% to 16.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 14.0% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 14.4% to 12.5%, and the 55 to 64 group has fallen from 9.9% to 8.6%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Mount Clear, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 65%, reaching 1,008 people from its current total of 611.