Clermont

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the Australian average, while seniors are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.7% born here. This is reflected in the fact that only 6.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the dominant language, used by 84.0% of people at home. Very few residents speak another language (3.3%), and only 0.3% speak little or no English, which is much lower than most areas.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.0%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 29.1%, this is still well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 42.0%, though this has risen slightly since 2011.

Incomes are high, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,031 being well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 16.7% of people earning over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas. The proportion of people with a long-term health condition (21.6%) and those with a mental health condition (5.3%) are both well below the national averages.

Volunteering is a strong point of local life, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations residents in Clermont have a median personal income of $825 and a household income of $2,100, both of which are well above the national averages. The unemployment rate for this group is also very low at 6.8%.

Family life is common here, with 61.0% of households consisting of couples with children. Interestingly, 28.7% of people live alone, which is higher than the national average.

Separate houses are the norm, making up 87.3% of homes. Rent is much lower than the national average at a typical $220 per week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 55.3% of people driving to work and 0.0% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Only 2.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

While 37.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, this is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.2% and a high proportion of full-time workers (70.7%). The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.

The area has moderate access to money and resources but scores very low for education and job skills compared to other areas. Overall, it sits slightly below the national average for general advantage.

The climate is hot, with an average maximum temperature of 31.8 degrees. Rainfall is far above the Queensland average, at 642mm annually.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and public transport.