Moving to Clermont QLD 4721
What the official numbers say about living in Clermont — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $220 a week, against a median household income of $1,867 a week.
About 54% of homes are owner-occupied and 40% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Clermont shrank 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,058 → 2,952 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, New Zealand, England; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Clermont scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest airport: Clermont Airport, 5.6 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 751 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 4 parks — see them all on the Clermont profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Josephs Catholic School 2.5 km · Clermont State Primary School 2.5 km · Clermont State High School 2.6 km
Groceries: Cornetts Supa IGA 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Blair Athol Recreation Sportsground 1.5 km · Lions Park 1.6 km · Tennis Centre 1.7 km · Spring Park 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Clermont, most often seen first: Magpie-lark · Crested Pigeon · Torresian Crow · Black Kite · Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Clermont, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont here | 2,952 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Capella | 974 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Isaac — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Capricornia — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4721 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Clermont profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $220 a week, and about 40% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,058 people to 2,952. It sits about 751 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Isaac council, and the federal seat is Capricornia.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Capella.
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