Clinton - New Auckland

This is a young area with 25% of residents under 15, which is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 10.2% of the population, far lower than the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The community is predominantly Australian or British, with 80.1% of people born in Australia. This is reflected in the fact that overseas births are far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 86.6% of residents. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.7%, which is lower than most other areas.

A growing number of residents report no religion, now at 46.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a 14 point increase since 2016.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,890, which is a little above the national figure. A higher than average 14.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a higher than usual rate of mental health conditions at 9.9%. Additionally, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which has risen since 2016.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 34.2% of people providing this support—well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering rates are around the national average at 14.1%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of just 17. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 18.7%, much higher than most areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. There is also a higher proportion of one-parent families (16.9%) compared to the national average.

Detached houses are very common, making up 90.6% of dwellings. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, at 40.3%, while outright home ownership is far below the national figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with only 0.6% of people using public transport to get to work. Working from home is also very rare at 3.6%, far below the national average.

The community is quite mobile, as 48% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.4%) than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 62.8%.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills. Population growth has remained steady, rising 6.3% since 2021.

The climate is warm, with minimum temperatures that are among the highest at this level. Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average.

While most people live within a short walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.