Canadian - Mount Clear

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 was around 12,538 as of May 2026. This figure shows an increase of 313 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,225. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 563 persons per square kilometer. Mount Clear's 2.6% growth since the census compares favourably with the Rest of Vic's 4.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.4% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future trends forecast significant population growth by 2041, with Mount Clear expected to expand by 4,185 persons, reflecting a gain of 33.2% over the 16 years.

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

Canadian Mount Clear has seen approximately 63 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 316 homes were approved, with an additional 43 approved in FY26. On average, each new home brings about one new resident per year over these five years, suggesting balanced supply and demand dynamics.

The average construction cost for new dwellings is $191,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $195,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Canadian Mount Clear shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 57.0% fewer new homes per person than the regional average. This scarcity typically drives up demand and prices for existing properties.

Recent construction comprises 68.0% detached houses and 32.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a mix of townhouses and apartments across various price points. The estimated population density is 530 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet development environment. Future projections suggest Canadian Mount Clear will add approximately 4,165 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Canadian - Mount Clear has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.3%. As of December 2025, 6,583 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation stands at 65.3%, slightly above Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. Census data shows that 20.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, but has lower representation in agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0.9% compared to Regional Vic.'s 7.5%.

Labour force levels decreased by 0.9% over the year to December 2025, with employment falling by 0.6%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw an employment decline of 0.6% and labour force decline of 0.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Canadian Mount Clear's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Canadian - Mount Clear SA2's median income among taxpayers was $54,521 in the financial year ending June 30, 2023. The average income stood at $69,540 during this period. These figures compare to national averages for Regional Vic., which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% from financial year 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $59,766 and average income would be around $76,230 by the latter date. According to data from the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, household incomes in Canadian - Mount Clear rank between the 28th and 35th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 31.4% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort also represents 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Canadian - Mount Clear, 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

In Canadian - Mount Clear, as per the latest Census evaluation, 82.8% of dwellings were houses while 17.2% comprised semi-detached houses, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where 90.1% were houses and 9.9% were other dwelling types. Home ownership in Canadian - Mount Clear stood at 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.3% and rented ones at 36.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Canadian - Mount Clear was $295, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents 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 constitute 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 comprise 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 Regional 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%, exceeding the Rest of Vic average of 21.7%. This rate is also higher than the SA4 region's 24.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 22.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.6% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 6.3% in tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 63 active stops operating within Canadian Mount Clear. These stops are serviced by four routes, collectively providing 909 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commute outward via car, which remains dominant at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 20.3% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 129 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Canadian - Mount Clear, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is higher than the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~6,757 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 12.6% and 9.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. The working-age population faces significant health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,332 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly aligned with 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 showed cultural diversity below average levels, with 88.2% citizens, 86.6% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 41.5%. The 'Other' religious category had an overrepresentation of 1.3%, compared to Regional Vic's 0.8%.

In ancestry, English (30.1%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (11.5%) were the top groups. Notably, Scottish (9.7% vs regional 8.8%), Dutch (2.1% vs 1.7%), and French (0.5% vs 0.3%) were overrepresented.

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 Regional Victoria's average of 43 years and slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 17.9% of the population, higher than Regional Vic., while the 55-64 cohort makes up 9.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of the 25-34 age group has increased from 15.9% to 17.9%, whereas the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.2% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Canadian Mount Clear, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 63% (1,402 people), reaching a total of 3,644 from its current figure of 2,241. In contrast, the 65-74 age group is expected to show minimal growth of just 10%, adding 120 people.