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Clermont
5 km²
A massive population drop of 57% since 2011 has reshaped Clermont into a smaller, younger community. The typical resident is now just 34, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It is a place where families are common, with a high number of children and a workforce that earns well above the national average. This shift creates a distinctive profile of high-earning young adults and young families living in a shrinking town.
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The area is much younger than most, with 24.6% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 13.7% of the population, which is well below the state figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.3% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland average of 13.2%.
Over half the population identifies as Christian. People with no religion make up 33.7% of the community, which is well below the national figure, though this has risen 18 points since 2011.
Higher education is less common here than nationally, with 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 45.2% have completed Year 12, a figure that has risen 9.4 points since 2011.
Typical weekly personal income is $989, which is well above the Queensland figure. High earners are common, with 19.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, well above the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas. Only 24.2% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is common, with 20.4% of people pitching in, well above the state and national figures. Unpaid childcare is also more frequent here than in most areas.
One-person households are common, with 33.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. However, 57.1% of households are couples with children.
Renting is very common, with 49.7% of households renting, far above the national average. While typical weekly rent of $220 is far below the national figure, 80.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 71.9% of people driving to work. Very few people work from home (2.3%) or use public transport, which is far below the national average.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Mining is a major employer for 27.3% of the workforce. The area has a very high rate of full-time employment (65.7%) and a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, both of which are well above or below national levels.
The town is quite walkable, with 82.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.