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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Canadian - Mount Clear's population is around 12,707 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 482 people (3.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,225 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,457 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 256 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 570 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 4,423 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 32.8% in total 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 around 63 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with 316 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 40 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1 person per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $191,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $195,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Rest of Vic., Canadian - Mount Clear shows substantially reduced construction (58.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 68.0% detached houses and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. The estimated count of 530 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Future projections show Canadian - Mount Clear adding 4,173 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault, Sebastopol Community Hub, Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3, and Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. As of December 2025, 6,583 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% above Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (65.4% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.5%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 20.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a limited presence with 0.9% employment compared to 7.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.9% combined with employment decreasing by 0.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.6%, a labour force decline of 0.7%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Canadian - Mount Clear. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Canadian - Mount Clear SA2's median income among taxpayers is $54,521, with an average of $69,540. This is slightly above average nationally, and compares to Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $59,019 (median) and $75,277 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Canadian - Mount Clear, between the 28th and 35th percentiles. Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.4% of the community (3,989 individuals), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 30.3% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 29th percentile, and 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

Dwelling structure within Canadian - Mount Clear, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Canadian - Mount Clear lagged that of Regional Vic. at 30.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.3%) or rented (36.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional Vic. average at $1,387, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $295, compared to Regional Vic.'s $1,430 and $285. Nationally, Canadian - Mount Clear's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 62.6% of all households, comprising 23.5% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 5.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people 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 educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (29.0% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and that of the SA4 region (24.6%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (22.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.6% of residents aged 15+ 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

Public transport analysis reveals 63 active transport stops operating within Canadian - Mount Clear. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 909 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. Some 20.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect 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 reveals substantial challenges facing Canadian - Mount Clear, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover just leads the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~6,849 people). This compares to 50.5% across Regional Vic..

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 12.6% and 9.9% of residents, respectively, while 61.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,334 people), which is lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.2% of its population being citizens, 86.6% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Canadian - Mount Clear is Christianity, which makes up 41.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.3% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic..

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Canadian - Mount Clear are English, comprising 30.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.1% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 9.7% of Canadian - Mount Clear (vs 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 2.1% (vs 1.7%) and French at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

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

The 36-year median age in Canadian - Mount Clear is significantly below Regional Vic.'s average of 43 and similarly lower than Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 18.6% compared to Regional Vic., whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is less prevalent at 9.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 15.9% to 18.6% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.8% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 10.3% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 10.5% to 9.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Canadian - Mount Clear. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 61% (1,448 people), reaching 3,808 from 2,359. In contrast, the 65 to 74 cohort shows minimal growth of just 9% (109 people).