Moving to Clinton QLD 4680
What the official numbers say about living in Clinton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $1,701 a week.
About 64% of homes are owner-occupied and 35% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Clinton grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,917 → 6,170 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Philippines, England; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Clinton scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (94% of workers).
Nearest train station: Gladstone, 5.9 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Curtis Island Ferry Station, 5.7 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Gladstone Airport, 1.3 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 439 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 18 parks — see them all on the Clinton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint John the Baptist Primary School 350 m · Clinton State School 650 m · Chanel College 2.9 km · Gladstone West State School 4.2 km · Rosella Park School 4.3 km · Gladstone State High School 4.6 km
Groceries: Foodworks 950 m · Coles 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Ben Lexcen Park 500 m · Harmony Park 650 m · Clinton Park 650 m · Beaumont Park 750 m · Fairway Park 900 m · Park Reserve 1.1 km · Cassy Lives Park 1.3 km · Kaleentha Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Clinton, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Laughing Kookaburra · Pacific Black Duck · Brown Honeyeater · Dusky Moorhen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Clinton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton here | 6,170 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| New Auckland | 5,266 | — | 3/10 | 17% |
| Kirkwood | 2,513 | — | 5/10 | 52% |
| Kin Kora | 2,396 | — | 3/10 | 19% |
| Telina | 2,197 | — | 5/10 | 21% |
| West Gladstone | 4,844 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Sun Valley | 1,296 | — | 1/10 | 23% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gladstone — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4680 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Clinton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 35% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,917 people to 6,170. It sits about 439 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Gladstone station is roughly 5.9 km away. Local government is Gladstone council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Clinton vs New Auckland · Clinton vs Kirkwood.
Nearby guides: New Auckland · Kirkwood · Kin Kora · Telina · West Gladstone · Sun Valley.
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