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 12,693. This figure represents an increase of 468 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,225. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 12,457 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 570 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration (81.0%).

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a population increase of 4,423 persons is forecast, reflecting a 33.0% total increase 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 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 created stable market conditions. The average construction value for new homes was $191,000, below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26, $195,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Canadian Mount Clear shows significantly reduced construction rates, 58.0% below the 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, offering a mix of medium-density options across different price brackets. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 530 people, reflecting the area's quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Canadian Mount Clear is projected to add 4,187 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, 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

Twenty-nine infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include 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. The following list details those likely to be 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

Mount Clear, Canadian, has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

As of September 2025, 6,512 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 0.8% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was 65.1%, slightly above Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 20.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors in Mount Clear include 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%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data from September 2024 to September 2025 shows employment increased by 1.6%, labour force by 1.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Clear's employment mix suggests 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 2023 shows Canadian - Mount Clear SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,521 and an average of $69,540. This is slightly above the national average. Rest of Vic., for comparison, had a median income of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Canadian - Mount Clear SA2 would be approximately $59,019 (median) and $75,277 (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 is dominant with 31.4% of residents (3,985 people). 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

The dwelling structure in Canadian Mount Clear, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Non-Metro Vic had a higher proportion of houses at 90.1%, with only 9.9% being other dwellings. Home ownership in Canadian Mount Clear was lower at 30.2%, while the remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (33.3%) or rented (36.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,387, which is below Non-Metro Vic's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure for Canadian Mount Clear was recorded at $295, compared to Non-Metro Vic's $285. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Canadian Mount Clear 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 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%. 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'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 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 shows 63 active transport stops operating within Canadian Mount Clear. These stops are serviced by four 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 and car remains the dominant mode 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, which 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 indicates significant health challenges in Canadian - Mount Clear, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover rate is approximately 54% of the total population (~6,841 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but slightly lower than 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. Conversely, 61.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of Vic. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 18.5% of the population (2,353 people), lower than the 23.5% in Rest of 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 88.2% citizens, 86.6% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 41.5%. The 'Other' religious category was overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to 0.8% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (30.1%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (11.5%). Notably, Scottish (9.7%) Dutch (2.1%), and French (0.5%) groups showed higher representation than regional averages of 8.8%, 1.7%, and 0.3% 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 below Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 18.0% of the population compared to Rest of Vic., while the 55-64 cohort comprises 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has grown from 15.9% to 18.0%, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 10.6%, and the 55-64 group 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% (1,528 people), reaching 3,808 from 2,279. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort is projected to show minimal growth of just 8% (98 people).