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 approximately 12,707 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 482 people (3.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,225. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,457 in June 2024 and an additional 256 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 570 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 utilises 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, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with Mount Clear expected to increase by 4,423 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 32.8% over the 17 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 experienced approximately 63 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25, a total of 316 homes were approved, with an additional 40 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1 person moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This balance between supply and demand has resulted in stable market conditions. The average new home construction value was $191,000, below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26, $195,000 worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Canadian Mount Clear has 58.0% less construction per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Recent construction consists of 68.0% detached houses and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a range of medium-density options across various price brackets. The estimated population density is 530 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Canadian Mount Clear is projected to add 4,173 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Canadian - Mount Clear has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the previous year. In September 2025, 6,512 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation was fairly standard at 64.9%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 20.3% of residents worked from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training has a high concentration with levels at 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force increased by 1.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment contract by 0.7%, labour force fall by 0.6%, and a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, employment could expand by 6.6% nationally, with Canadian Mount Clear potentially seeing growth of 6.7%. Over ten years, national employment is forecast to increase by 13.7%, while local projections estimate a rise of 13.9%. These projections are based on simple weighting extrapolations and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Canadian - Mount Clear SA2 has a median income of $54,521 and an average income of $69,540 among taxpayers. This is slightly above the national average. Rest of Vic., on the other hand, has a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,019 (median) and $75,277 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Canadian - Mount Clear rank modestly between the 28th and 35th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 31.4% of residents (3,989 people), reflecting regional patterns 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. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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 with the remaining 17.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. 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 Non-Metro Vic's average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Canadian Mount Clear was $295 compared to $285 in Non-Metro Vic. Nationally, Canadian Mount Clear's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,387 versus the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 at $295.

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 comprising 5.5% of the total. 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%, higher than the Rest of Vic average of 21.7% and the SA4 region average of 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 served by 4 routes, offering a total of 909 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, primarily using cars (91%). Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 20.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 129 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per 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 Mount Clear, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably high prevalence of common health conditions is observed across both younger and older age groups.

The rate of private health cover in Mount Clear is approximately 54% of its total population (~6,849 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area and Rest of Vic's 50.5%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 12.6% and 9.9% of residents respectively. However, 61.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Rest of Vic. The working-age population faces significant health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Mount Clear has 18.4% of its residents aged 65 and over (2,334 people), lower than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally aligning with those of the broader 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 average, with 88.2% citizens, 86.6% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.5%. The category 'Other' was overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to 0.8% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (30.1%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (11.5%). Notably, Scottish (9.7%) and Dutch (2.1%) were overrepresented, while French was underrepresented 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 median age of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 18.6%, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 55-64 cohort makes up 9.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group grew from 15.9% to 18.6%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.8% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 12.2% to 10.3%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.5% to 9.2%. Population forecasts for Canadian Mount Clear in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 61% (1,448 people), reaching 3,808 from 2,359. In contrast, the 65-74 cohort shows minimal growth of just 9% (109 people).