Canadian - Mount Clear
Statistical Area - sa2

Canadian - 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

Canadian Mount Clear's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 12,716 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 491 people, a 4.0% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 12,225. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,459 in June 2024 and an additional 252 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 571 persons per square kilometer. Mount Clear's 4.0% growth since the census places it within 2.0 percentage points of the non-metro area average of 6.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

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, AreaSearch uses 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. Future population projections indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Mount Clear expected to grow by 4,423 persons by 2041, reflecting a 32.8% total increase over the 17-year period.

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

Mount Clear in Canadian has seen approximately 63 dwelling approvals annually. Between fiscal years FY-21 and FY-25, around 316 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about one person moved to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five financial years.

This balance between supply and demand has maintained stable market conditions. The average value of new homes being constructed is $191,000, which is lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. In FY-26, there have been $195,000 in commercial development approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Mount Clear has shown significantly reduced construction rates, with 58.0% below the regional average per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and higher values for established dwellings. Recent construction consists of 68.0% detached houses and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, providing a mix of medium-density housing options across various price brackets. The current population estimate is around 530 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections indicate that Mount Clear will add approximately 4,164 residents by the year 2041. If current development rates continue, there may be a struggle to match this population growth with housing supply, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price increases.

Canadian - 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 29 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Sebastopol Community Hub, Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault, Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3, and Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Canadian - Mount Clear shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Canadian Mount Clear has an educated workforce with high representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.1%. As of that date, 6,590 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stood at 61.5%, slightly above Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Notably, education & training had employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.9% versus the regional average of 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 7.1%, while labour force grew by 6.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment contract by 0.9% with a corresponding rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Canadian Mount Clear's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Canadian - Mount Clear's median income among taxpayers is $51,689, with an average of $66,497. This is slightly above the national average. Rest of Vic.'s median income is $48,741 and average is $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Canadian - Mount Clear would be approximately $57,974 (median) and $74,583 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 35th percentile, family incomes at the 28th percentile, and personal incomes at the 31st percentile in Canadian - Mount Clear. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 31.4% of residents (3,992 people), similar to the regional pattern where 30.3% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 29th percentile.

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

Canadian - Mount Clear's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 85.6% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Canadian - Mount Clear was at 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.3% and rented ones at 36.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, and the median weekly rent was $295, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s averages of $1,499 and $300 respectively. Nationally, Canadian - Mount Clear's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Canadian - Mount Clear features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.6% of all households, including 23.5% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households making up 5.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Canadian - Mount Clear performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 29.0% among residents aged 15+, which exceeds the Rest of Vic average of 21.7% and the SA4 region average of 24.6%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (22.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.7% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education. There are eight schools operating within Canadian - Mount Clear, educating approximately 3,115 students. The area has balanced educational opportunities with an ICSEA score of 1008, typical for Australian schools. Educational provision is split between four primary and four secondary institutions. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 24.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Canadian Mount Clear shows that there are currently 63 operational transport stops. These stops serve a variety of bus routes, totaling 7 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,031 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is deemed good, with residents generally residing within 256 meters from their nearest stop. On average, across all routes, there are 147 daily trips, which translates to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Canadian health data indicates significant health challenges in Mount Clear.

Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health coverage is higher than average at approximately 52% (~6,663 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 12.6% and 9.9% of residents respectively. 61.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.3% in Rest of Vic. Mount Clear has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,357 people). Health outcomes among seniors present challenges similar to those faced by the general population.

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

Canadian Mount Clear had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 88.2% citizens, 86.6% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 41.5%. The 'Other' religion category showed overrepresentation at 1.3%, compared to 1.0% regionally.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (30.1%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (11.5%). Notably, Scottish (9.7%) and Dutch (2.1%) were equally represented with regional figures, while French was slightly overrepresented at 0.5%.

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

The median age in Canadian Mount Clear is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's national median age of 38. The age group of 25-34 shows strong representation at 18.0%, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 55-64 cohort is less prevalent at 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has increased from 15.9% to 18.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 12.2% to 10.6%, and the 55-64 cohort has dropped from 10.5% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Canadian Mount Clear, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 67% (1,524 people), reaching a total of 3,808 from 2,283. In contrast, the 65-74 cohort shows minimal growth of just 8% (96 people).