Clermont
A 22.1% vacancy rate is Clermont's most striking housing signal, sitting alongside a population of 2,952 spread across 7,530.96 sq km. The result is a very low density of 0.4 people per sq km and a housing market shaped by mining, agriculture and local services. Compared with nearby Emerald, Clermont has a more rural scale, while its 85.8% separate-house share reinforces the detached, practical character of the town. Household income sits at the 67.4th percentile, but the population is ageing and migration is classified as balanced. English ancestry is prominent at 1,169 people, followed by Irish ancestry at 346, giving the town a more Anglo-leaning profile than many larger Queensland centres.
Local council: Isaac
Population
2,952
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,867/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Clermont suits buyers seeking detached housing, space and relatively manageable holding costs, although recent comparable sales should be checked property by property. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,400, compared with weekly rent of $220, while mortgage and rent burdens are 17.3% and 11.8% respectively. Three-bedroom homes make up 47.5% of dwellings and four-bedroom-plus homes account for 35.6%, so families have a stronger fit than apartment-oriented buyers. Separate houses represent 85.8% of stock, compared with only 1.3% apartments. The household size of 2.4 is 0.1 below the national comparison, suggesting demand is not solely driven by large families.
For Buyers
Clermont suits buyers seeking detached housing, space and relatively manageable holding costs, although recent comparable sales should be checked property by property. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,400, compared with weekly rent of $220, while mortgage and rent burdens are 17.3% and 11.8% respectively. Three-bedroom homes make up 47.5% of dwellings and four-bedroom-plus homes account for 35.6%, so families have a stronger fit than apartment-oriented buyers. Separate houses represent 85.8% of stock, compared with only 1.3% apartments. The household size of 2.4 is 0.1 below the national comparison, suggesting demand is not solely driven by large families.
For Investors
Clermont may appeal to investors targeting mining-linked rental demand, but the 22.1% vacancy rate is a major risk compared with a tightly supplied rental market. Weekly rent is $220 and 40.0% of occupied dwellings are rented, creating a meaningful tenant base, while mining accounts for 27.3% of local industry employment. Development activity was 0 projects over the past 12 months, which limits new-supply pressure but also signals a small market where individual properties can have uneven demand. Forecast growth is 0.71% annually with Balanced migration, so the case is more about cash flow and employment resilience than rapid capital growth. Tenant demand can weaken quickly if mining conditions or workforce requirements change.
Schools in Clermont
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Clermont)
Clermont State High School
Clermont State School
Mistake Creek State School
Demographics
Clermont has a median age of 36, which is 4.0 years below the national comparison, although its longer-term trajectory is ageing. University attainment is 18.0%, or 12.1 percentage points below the national figure, while overseas-born residents account for 7.1%, 14.5 points below the national comparison. English ancestry is reported by 1,169 people, Irish by 346 and Scottish by 257, while Christianity has 1,701 adherents and 902 people report no religion. The average household size is 2.4, just 0.1 below the national comparison. This profile reflects a workforce town where machinery, trades and management roles remain more influential than highly credentialed professional employment.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.8%
Houses
9.7%
Townhouse
1.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Clermont's housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 85.8% separate houses, 9.7% semi-detached dwellings and only 1.3% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 47.5% of stock and four-bedroom-plus homes for 35.6%, making the market more family-oriented than apartment-led regional centres. Tenure is split between 29.5% owned outright, 24.6% owned with a mortgage and 40.0% rented, while 5.8% falls into other tenure categories. Compared with denser suburban markets, this structure provides more land and larger homes but less housing variety. The 22.1% vacancy rate may give renters more choice, while the 17.3% mortgage-to-income ratio indicates lower repayment pressure than a highly leveraged market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,400
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$220
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$956
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
22.1%
Unoccupied
305
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
11.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.6%
Couples with children
42.8%
Couples, no children
11.9%
Single parent
734
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining is Clermont's leading industry at 27.3% and 230 workers, followed by education at 10.1% and 85, agriculture at 9.3% and 78, healthcare at 9.3% and 78, and public administration at 5.9% and 50. Machinery and drivers lead occupations with 324 people, ahead of trades at 233 and managers at 209. Unemployment is 2.4%, participation is 67.6% and full-time employment is 67.5%, consistent with a strongly workforce-oriented economy. Household income ranks at the 67.4th percentile, above the national midpoint, despite an IEO education decile of 2. Mining and machinery wages help explain that gap, while the IER decile of 6 points to stronger economic resources than education measures alone suggest.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
1,534
Unemployed
37
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.5%
Part-time
24.3%
Participation
67.6%
Employed
1,497
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.0%
Postgraduate
1.8%
Born Overseas
7.1%
Dwellings
1,067
Transport to Work
Daily life in Clermont is strongly car dependent: 77.3% drive as a car driver, compared with only 0.2% using public transport, while 6.7% walk or cycle and 10.2% work from home. Four schools serve the area across primary and secondary years, with 3 government schools and 1 Catholic school, giving families a broader sector mix than a single-school town. Compared with urban suburbs, public transport convenience is below average, so access to work, shopping and services generally depends on a vehicle. The town's 24.7% volunteering rate supports local participation, while 4.1% of residents need assistance. Socioeconomic measures are mixed: IRSAD is in decile 4, IRSD in decile 5, IER in decile 6 and IEO in decile 2.
Drive
77.3%
Public Transport
0.2%
Walk / Cycle
6.7%
Work from Home
10.2%
Growth Outlook
Clermont's forecast trend is established, with annual growth of 0.71% and Balanced migration, indicating a steadier path than faster-growth regional corridors. Population change across the wider area is 4.0% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share rises 3.5 percentage points and the young share falls 1.4 points. Affordability also worsens, moving from 13.9 in 2011 to 21.3 in 2021, which can restrain younger household formation. Gentrification signals are mixed, with one forecast label showing score 0 and Not gentrifying, while the shift profile records a score of 45 and Active. Overall, modest growth is more likely to be supported by employment continuity than by large-scale population inflows.
Population trend: Isaac council area
Clermont sits in the Isaac council area. These are the council area's residents, not Clermont's.
Residents 2025
23,186
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Clermont compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clermont a good suburb to live in?
Clermont can suit residents who value space, detached housing and a close connection to mining and regional services. It has 2,952 residents, 4 local schools and a 24.7% volunteering rate. Compared with urban suburbs, transport is less convenient because 77.3% drive and only 0.2% use public transport.
What is the median house price in Clermont?
Use recent comparable sales rather than one broad benchmark when pricing a Clermont purchase, because the suburb covers 7,530.96 sq km and property locations vary widely. Weekly rent is $220 and 85.8% of dwellings are separate houses, providing useful market context but not a substitute for a current sale-price comparison.
What schools are in Clermont?
Clermont has 4 nearby schools across primary and secondary years. The mix includes 3 government schools and 1 Catholic school, covering a state primary school, a state high school, a rural state primary option and a Catholic primary school. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address.
Is Clermont safe?
Check current Queensland Police incident information for a street-level safety view, as no single crime rate should guide the decision. Clermont has a residential stability rate of 73.3%, meaning that share stayed at the same address, and volunteering is 24.7%. Those figures indicate local connection but are not crime measures.
Is Clermont good for property investment?
Clermont may suit investors comfortable with mining-linked demand and regional volatility. Weekly rent is $220, but the 22.1% vacancy rate is high compared with tightly supplied markets. Mining represents 27.3% of industry employment, development activity was 0 projects in 12 months, and forecast growth is 0.71% annually.
How is Clermont's population changing?
Clermont's current population is 2,952, while the wider area's population change is 4.0% over 10 years. Forecast annual growth is 0.71% with Balanced migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 3.5 percentage points and the young share down 1.4 points, so change is gradual rather than rapid.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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