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, as of November 2025, is approximately 12,716. This figure represents an increase of 491 people 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 population density of 571 persons per square kilometer. The area's 4.0% growth since the census is comparable to the non-metro area's 6.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. 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 employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Canadian Mount Clear is projected to increase by 4,423 persons, reflecting a total increase of 32.8% 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

Canadian Mount Clear has experienced approximately 63 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 316 homes were approved, with an additional 36 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about one person moved to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions.

The average construction cost of new homes was $191,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $195,000 in commercial development approvals, reflecting minimal commercial activity in the area. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Canadian Mount Clear shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 58.0% fewer dwellings built per person than the regional average. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

Recent construction has consisted of 68.0% detached houses and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across different price brackets. As of now, there are estimated to be around 530 people in the area per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Canadian Mount Clear is projected to add approximately 4,164 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and rising prices.

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 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 prominent 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 past year.

As of that date, 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 61.5%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training had employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 7.5%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population versus resident population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force increased by 1.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggested national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Canadian Mount Clear's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,689 and an average of $66,497. This is slightly above the national average. Rest of Vic., meanwhile, had a median of $48,741 and an average of $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Canadian - Mount Clear SA2 would be approximately $57,974 (median) and $74,583 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates 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 (3,992 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.7% of income remaining, 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% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. Comparatively, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure comprised 85.6% houses and 14.5% 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 in the area was $1,387, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,499. Weekly rent figures were recorded at $295 compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $300. Nationally, Canadian - Mount Clear's median monthly 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 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 account for the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 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 of 29.0%, exceeding the Rest of Vic average of 21.7% and the SA4 region's 24.6%, reflects its emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (22.9%). Educational participation is high at 30.6%, with 9.7% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Transport analysis indicates 63 active public transport stops in Canadian Mount Clear. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with 7 routes providing a total of 1,031 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 256 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 147 trips per day across all routes, equating 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Mount Clear, Canada.

Mental health issues and asthma are prevalent, affecting 12.6% and 9.9% of residents respectively. Approximately 62.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 61.3% across the rest of Victoria. The area has a higher rate of private health cover at approximately 52%, with around 6,663 people covered. Mount Clear has an older population, with 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,357 people). Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 lower cultural diversity, with 88.2% being citizens and 86.6% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 91.3%. Christianity dominated religiously, comprising 41.5%.

The 'Other' religion category was slightly overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to the regional average of 1.0%. In terms of ancestry, English (30.1%) and Australian (27.1%) were the most common, followed by Irish at 11.5%. Scottish ancestry was notably higher at 9.7% compared to the regional average of 9.2%, while Dutch and French showed similar representation to the region at 2.1% and 0.5% respectively.

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 makes up 18.0% of the population, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 55-64 cohort constitutes 9.4%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 15.9% to 18.0%, whereas the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 12.2% to 10.6% and the 55-64 group has dropped from 10.5% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Canadian Mount Clear, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 67% (1,524 people), reaching 3,808 from 2,283. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort is expected to show minimal growth of just 8% (96 people).