Clermont, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Clermont QLD is 2,952 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clermont is $956 per week ($49,712 per year). Median rent in Clermont is $220 per week ($953 per month). Clermont has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Clermont has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clermont is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (30.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clermont is $1,400.

There were 323 recorded offences in Clermont in 2025-26, a rate of 109 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (100 offences).

Population
2,952
Census 2021
Median income
$956/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Clermont vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Clermont is $956 a week, 28% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 245th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $100 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 11.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 36, 6 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureClermontTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$956/wk$747/wk +28%$766/wk
Household income$1,867/wk$1,593/wk +17%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$320/wk −31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,400/mo$1,625/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age3642 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income11.8%20.4% −8.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Clermont, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Clermont Population

2,952 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clermont Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$956/wk
$49,712 per year
Ranked 1,554 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Clermont Rent Prices & Affordability

12% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,867/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 11.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Clermont against your income

About $8,090 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,647/wk
Rent share 11.8%

Clermont Map

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People in Clermont

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (1,493) Female 49.5% (1,462)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
2,952 people · 7531.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,358
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
1.5%
New Zealand
1.4%
England
1.1%
Papua New Guinea
0.3%
Zimbabwe
0.3%
South Africa
0.2%
Canada
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.7%
Tagalog
0.5%
Cantonese
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
German
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
47.8%
English
39.6%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
8.7%
German
6.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Filipino
2.1%
Chinese
1.1%
Dutch
0.9%
Italian
0.8%
Maori
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
30.6%
Catholic
25.8%
Anglican
16.3%
Not stated
10.9%
Uniting Church
6.9%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Pentecostal
1.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.0% 1,132
Separated
4.1% 92
Divorced
8.9% 201
Widowed
5.3% 121
Never married
31.8% 720

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.9%
Couple: no children
29.0%
One parent: children under 15
8.8%
Couple: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.2%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
11.7%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
6.7%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Clermont

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,067 occupied private dwellings in Clermont at the 2021 Census, 39.1% were rented, 28.9% owned outright and 24.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.7% 61 dwellings
Owned outright
28.9% 308 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.1% 257 dwellings
Rented
39.1% 417 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
11.7%
3 bedrooms
48.1%
4 bedrooms
28.7%
5 bedrooms
5.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
4.2%
$450-$599/mo
4.2%
$600-$799/mo
7.5%
$800-$999/mo
8.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Clermont

Employment

Employed full-time
52.3% 1,009 people
Employed part-time
18.6% 359 people
Unemployed
1.8% 35 people
Not in labour force
27.3% 526 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.6%
Professionals
17.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.0%
Managers
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Community & Personal Service
8.9%
Labourers
6.8%
Sales Workers
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.1%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Walked only
5.8%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Truck
1.7%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Bus
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.1%
Certificate I/II
5.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%
Postgraduate Degree
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
32.2%
Management & Commerce
14.2%
Education
11.7%
Health
11.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Agriculture & Environment
7.8%
Society & Culture
7.2%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Information Technology
0.5%
Creative Arts
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.0%
Secondary: Government
25.3%
Primary: Catholic
21.9%
Pre-school
8.8%
Vocational Education
5.4%
Secondary: Catholic
4.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.3%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
178
Asthma
108
Arthritis
67
Lung condition
58
Diabetes
55
Heart disease
52
Cancer
36
Kidney disease
25
Stroke
19
Dementia
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.8% 200
Did not provide
90.2% 1,839

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.7% 508
Not a volunteer
75.3% 1,548

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
2.2% 46
Never served
97.6% 2,008

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.3%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
27.9%
3 children
22.0%
4 children
9.8%
5+ children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
16
1981: 1990
20
1991: 2000
12
2001: 2010
46
2011: 2015
31
2016
4
2017
6
2018
5
2019
19
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

20.3%
moved in the last year
44.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,096
Moved: same area (SA2)
269
Moved from QLD
230
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
28.8%
15: 29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.1%
Step family: no other children
8.2%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Clermont Crime Statistics

323 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
100
Assault
62
Break & Enter
37
Property Damage
28
Domestic Violence
27
Drug Offences
26
Weapons
16
Traffic
13
Fraud
10
Sexual Offences
4

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clermont

What is the population of Clermont QLD?

The population of Clermont QLD is 2,952 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km². Clermont is ranked #2,441 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clermont?

The median personal income in Clermont QLD is $956 per week, or $49,712 per year. The median household income is $1,867 per week. Family income is $2,358 per week. Clermont is ranked #1,554 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clermont?

Median rent in Clermont QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Clermont ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clermont?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clermont QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clermont?

The median age in Clermont QLD is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clermont a good suburb to live in?

Clermont is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,952. The median income is $956/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30621. All dollar figures in AUD.