Clinton
A median house price of $374,000 paired with a median age of 34 makes Clinton one of Gladstone's most accessible family markets, and the two facts reinforce each other. The young median sits 6.0 years below the national figure, drawing first-home buyers into a stock that is 93.1% separate houses, with 47.8% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms. Household income reaches the 59.6th percentile nationally, yet SEIFA scores stay modest at decile 3 on IRSAD and decile 2 on IEO, a gap explained by the local economy leaning on Manufacturing (18.3% of workers) and trades rather than university credentials, which sit at 18.2%, some 11.9 points below national.
Population
6,170
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,701/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$374K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $374,000 median house price, Clinton is far more affordable than most Australian markets, and the affordability flows straight into the monthly budget. Average mortgage repayments of $1,517 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers carry far less risk than borrowers in capital cities. The stock suits families because 93.1% are separate houses and apartments make up only 1.4%, leaving little choice for downsizers. Larger homes dominate: 47.8% have four or more bedrooms and another 45.3% have three, so smaller two-bedroom dwellings at 6.2% are scarce. With 40.3% of households already carrying a mortgage, above the 24.0% who own outright, the suburb skews toward working buyers still paying down recent purchases.
For Buyers
At a $374,000 median house price, Clinton is far more affordable than most Australian markets, and the affordability flows straight into the monthly budget. Average mortgage repayments of $1,517 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers carry far less risk than borrowers in capital cities. The stock suits families because 93.1% are separate houses and apartments make up only 1.4%, leaving little choice for downsizers. Larger homes dominate: 47.8% have four or more bedrooms and another 45.3% have three, so smaller two-bedroom dwellings at 6.2% are scarce. With 40.3% of households already carrying a mortgage, above the 24.0% who own outright, the suburb skews toward working buyers still paying down recent purchases.
For Investors
Clinton offers a high rental footprint, with 35.6% of dwellings rented and weekly rent of $270, but the supply picture demands caution. The vacancy rate of 9.7% is high and signals a soft tenant market, a legacy of Gladstone's resource-driven boom and bust cycles where housing demand swings with industrial projects. Against the $374,000 median, that $270 rent implies a gross yield near 3.8%, stronger than premium metro suburbs precisely because entry prices are low. There were zero development applications recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not adding pressure, and rent-to-income at 15.9% leaves tenants comfortable room. The investment case rests on yield and cheap entry rather than capital growth, with the elevated vacancy the main risk to manage.
Development Activity
Total DAs
51
Last 12 Months
0
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
Schools in Clinton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Clinton State School
Prep-6 · 703 students
Demographics
Clinton skews young and family-oriented: the median age of 34 is 6.0 years below the national figure, and the average household size of 2.7 sits 0.2 above national, consistent with the 2,249 couples raising children against 1,177 couples with none. The population is predominantly Australian-born, with overseas-born residents at 13.6%, which is 8.0 points below national, and ancestry is heavily Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,483), Scottish (648) and Irish (598). University qualifications reach 18.2%, running 11.9 points below the national figure, which reflects a workforce built on trades and operational roles rather than professional credentials. Christianity dominates religious affiliation at 2,722 residents, far ahead of Hinduism (51) and Buddhism (31).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.1%
Houses
5.6%
Townhouse
1.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward active borrowers: 40.3% of households carry a mortgage, 35.6% rent and only 24.0% own outright, a profile that points to recent buyers rather than long-settled, debt-free owners. The dwelling mix is overwhelmingly detached at 93.1% separate houses, with apartments at just 1.4% and semi-detached homes at 5.6%, so density stays low at 989.8 residents per square kilometre. Homes run large, with 47.8% having four or more bedrooms and 45.3% three, matching the family demographic. Affordability is the standout: the $374,000 median against household income in the 59.6th percentile keeps mortgage-to-income at 20.6% and rent-to-income at 15.9%, both well below the 30% stress line and far more comfortable than capital-city ratios.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$270
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$775
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.7%
Unoccupied
235
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.8%
Couples, no children
4,943
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce is concentrated in industrial and service sectors that mirror Gladstone's role as a heavy-industry and port hub. Manufacturing leads at 18.3% (307 workers), followed by Healthcare at 13.0% (218), Education at 11.7% (197), Construction at 10.6% (178) and Transport at 7.9% (132). By occupation, Professionals (382) narrowly top Machinery Operators and Drivers (353) and Labourers (341), a blue-collar weighting that explains the modest SEIFA results. The suburb scores decile 2 on IEO and decile 3 on IRSAD, lower than its 59.6th income percentile would suggest, because strong trade wages lift earnings without lifting formal education scores. Unemployment is elevated at 8.0% against a 60.4% participation rate, a sign the resource economy still leaves slack in the labour market.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.6%
Part-time
25.4%
Participation
60.4%
Employed
2,602
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.2%
Postgraduate
2.8%
Born Overseas
13.6%
Dwellings
2,189
Transport to Work
Clinton is built around the car: 91.5% of commuters drive, while public transport carries just 0.4% and only 1.3% walk or cycle, far above the national reliance on private vehicles and typical of a regional centre without rail. The low $374,000 median and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.6% keep day-to-day living costs manageable, which underpins the family appeal. On the SEIFA disadvantage measure the suburb sits at decile 3, below the national midpoint, and 6.3% of residents (367 people) report needing daily assistance. Community engagement is moderate, with a volunteering rate of 15.0%. No schools are recorded inside the 6.23 square kilometre boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring parts of Gladstone.
Drive
91.5%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Clinton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinton a good suburb to live in?
Clinton suits young families chasing affordability, with a $374,000 median house price and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.6%, well below the 30% stress line. The median age of 34 is 6.0 years below national. The trade-offs are a modest decile 3 IRSAD score and elevated 8.0% unemployment tied to Gladstone's industrial economy.
What is the median house price in Clinton?
The median house price in Clinton is $374,000, far more affordable than most Australian markets. Weekly rent averages $270 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,517, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.6%, below the 30% stress threshold and far lower than capital-city levels.
What schools are in Clinton?
No schools are recorded inside the 6.23 square kilometre Clinton boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools elsewhere in Gladstone. The suburb skews young, with a median age of 34, which is 6.0 years below the national figure, and 47.8% of homes have four or more bedrooms.
Is Clinton safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Clinton in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 3 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, below the national midpoint, and 6.3% of its residents, about 367 people, report needing daily assistance.
Is Clinton good for property investment?
Rent of $270 a week against a $374,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.8%, stronger than premium metro suburbs. The catch is a high 9.7% vacancy rate tied to Gladstone's resource cycle, so returns rest on cheap entry and yield rather than capital growth. Renters make up 35.6% of dwellings.
How is Clinton's population changing?
Clinton's population of 6,170 is tied to Gladstone's industrial cycle, so growth is more volatile than a typical commuter suburb. Resident turnover sits at 24.3%, meaning 75.7% stayed put over the period. With zero development applications in the past 12 months, near-term supply is flat.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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