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Clermont
7,531 km²
More people are working or looking for work in Clermont than in most similar areas, creating a productive community with a young feel. The typical resident is just 36, and children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This is a high-earning town where nearly 18% of people earn over $2,000 a week. It is a place of transition and family, marked by high rates of full-time employment and a significant number of young children.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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Clermont is a young community where children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the average person in Australia.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.1% born here and only 6.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 57.6% of people identifying as Christians. This helps explain why the 31.1% who claim no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
A small number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher (10.8%), which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 43.7% finished Year 12.
Weekly incomes are strong, with a typical family earning $2,358, which is a little above the national figure of $2,120. A significant 17.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a much higher rate than in most similar areas.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 22.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. This active lifestyle also includes a higher than average 28.8% of people caring for children unpaid.
First Nations people in Clermont have a Year 12 completion rate of 50.8%, which is far above the national average of 37.0%. Their typical household income of $2,050 is also well above the national figure.
Couples with children make up 58.9% of households, while 30.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Most homes house between one and two people.
Renting is very common here, with 39.1% of households renting, well above the national figure of 30.6%. However, rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $220, far below the national average of $375.
The town is highly reliant on cars, as 65.4% of people drive to work and there are zero public transport stops. Only 3.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.4% of people moving in the last five years. There is also a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 17.9%.
Mining and agriculture are the primary industries, and 67.8% of the workforce is employed full-time, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. The unemployment rate is a low 2.4%.
Clermont is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Only 39.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.