Clontarf, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Clontarf QLD is 8,446 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clontarf is $704 per week ($36,608 per year). Median rent in Clontarf is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Clontarf has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Clontarf has a population density of 1,323 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Clontarf is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (45.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clontarf is $1,733.

Population
8,446
Census 2021
Median income
$704/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$345/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

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

Clontarf vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Clontarf is $704 a week, 6% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 918th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $345 a week, $25 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 46, 4 years older 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.
MeasureClontarfTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$704/wk$747/wk −6%$766/wk
Household income$1,383/wk$1,593/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$345/wk$320/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age4642 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.9%20.4% +4.5 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 Clontarf, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Clontarf Population

8,446 residents at the 2021 Census.

Clontarf Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$704/wk
$36,608 per year
Ranked 5,420 of 14,663
Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Clontarf Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,383/wk
Median rent $345/wk
Rent to income 24.9%

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

Median rent in Clontarf against your income

About $5,993 a month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,038/wk
Rent share 24.9%

Clontarf Schools

11
schools nearby
7
government
967
avg ICSEA score
4,859
total students
Grace Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 479 students
1090
ICSEA
Redcliffe State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,444 students
1004
ICSEA
Woody Point Special School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 129 students
985
ICSEA
Humpybong State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 565 students
974
ICSEA
Clontarf Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 425 students
969
ICSEA
Hercules Road State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 636 students
951
ICSEA
Clontarf Beach State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 877 students
948
ICSEA
Kippa-Ring State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 274 students
899
ICSEA
Edu Space Redcliffe Independent
Secondary · 7-10 · 30 students
883
ICSEA
Southern Cross Catholic College - Woody Point Campus Catholic
Primary
Southern Cross Catholic College - Kippa-Ring Campus Catholic
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Clontarf, with a map

Clontarf Map

Clontarf, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Clontarf, Queensland: 27.2481°S, 153.0822°E

Clontarf Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Clontarf

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (4,157) Female 50.8% (4,296)

Population Density

1,323
people per km²
8,446 people · 6.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,848
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

New Zealand
5.4%
England
5.2%
Philippines
0.9%
Scotland
0.8%
Papua New Guinea
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%
Fiji
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Samoan
0.3%
French
0.3%
Polish
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
43.9%
Australian
36.1%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
12.6%
German
6.1%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Italian
2.4%
Maori
2.1%
Dutch
1.9%
New Zealander
1.7%
Chinese
1.3%

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
45.4%
Catholic
18.3%
Anglican
12.1%
Not stated
7.5%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Baptist
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.8% 2,899
Separated
4.7% 333
Divorced
13.4% 951
Widowed
6.1% 436
Never married
35.0% 2,483

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.7%
Couple: no children
31.8%
Couple: no children under 15
14.0%
One parent: children under 15
10.4%
One parent: no children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.0%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
11.3%
5 persons
4.6%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Clontarf

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,401 occupied private dwellings in Clontarf at the 2021 Census, 33.7% were rented, 30.1% owned outright and 33.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 43 dwellings
Owned outright
30.1% 1,024 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.4% 1,137 dwellings
Rented
33.7% 1,147 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 50 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.6%
2 bedrooms
19.2%
3 bedrooms
47.2%
4 bedrooms
20.7%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.4%
1 vehicle
38.4%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
6.4%

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

Work, income and education in Clontarf

Employment

Employed full-time
34.6% 2,182 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 1,213 people
Unemployed
4.1% 261 people
Not in labour force
42.1% 2,659 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.4%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.8%
Managers
12.2%
Labourers
6.4%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.9%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Walked only
1.7%
Truck
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Train
1.1%
Bus
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

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
47.8%
Bachelor Degree
22.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.0%
Engineering
16.2%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Health
14.1%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Education
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Information Technology
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.5%
Secondary: Government
21.2%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Primary: Catholic
8.7%
Pre-school
8.5%
Secondary: Catholic
7.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%

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
86.5%
Has need for assistance
8.2%
Need for assistance not stated
5.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,098
Arthritis
401
Asthma
375
Heart disease
306
Lung condition
302
Diabetes
279
Cancer
153
Kidney disease
113
Stroke
103
Dementia
43

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 922
Did not provide
86.1% 5,712

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.0% 867
Not a volunteer
87.0% 5,806

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 9
Previously served
4.1% 272
Never served
95.8% 6,411

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.5%
1 child
14.1%
2 children
30.5%
3 children
16.8%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
24
1951: 1960
97
1961: 1970
197
1971: 1980
204
1981: 1990
230
1991: 2000
206
2001: 2010
340
2011: 2015
158
2016
29
2017
29
2018
24
2019
36
2020
16
2021
10

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

Population Mobility

16.2%
moved in the last year
44.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,648
Moved from QLD
946
Moved: same area (SA2)
156
Moved from overseas
58
Moved from NSW
43
Moved from VIC
28
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NT
4
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from WA
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.3%
Step family: no other children
15.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%
Other couple: children only
1.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%
Step family: other children present
0.4%
Blended family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Clontarf

The closest suburb to Clontarf is Woody Point, 2.1 km away.

Woody Point
2.1 km away · income $716/wk · rent $325/wk
Margate (Qld)
2.2 km away · income $687/wk · rent $320/wk
Kippa-Ring
2.8 km away · income $625/wk · rent $350/wk
Redcliffe (Qld)
3.5 km away · income $626/wk · rent $335/wk
Mango Hill
3.5 km away · income $959/wk · rent $400/wk
Newport (Qld)
4.3 km away · income $1,009/wk · rent $530/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clontarf

What is the population of Clontarf QLD?

The population of Clontarf QLD is 8,446 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,323 people per km². Clontarf is ranked #833 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Clontarf?

The median personal income in Clontarf QLD is $704 per week, or $36,608 per year. The median household income is $1,383 per week. Family income is $1,848 per week. Clontarf is ranked #5,420 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Clontarf?

Median rent in Clontarf QLD is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Clontarf ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Clontarf?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clontarf QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Clontarf?

The median age in Clontarf QLD is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Clontarf a good suburb to live in?

Clontarf is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 8,446. The median income is $704/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30629. All dollar figures in AUD.