Queensland · Postcode 4721
Clermont postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 749 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Clermont at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Clermont vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Clermont | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,867 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Clermont is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4721. It lies roughly 749 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Isaac.
According to the 2021 Census, Clermont has a population of 2,952 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,867, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 106 (3.6% of residents).
Housing in Clermont includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 1,067 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 42.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clermont scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Clermont area, including Clermont State High School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Clermont State School and others.
Clermont is part of the Bowen Basin - North statistical area in Queensland.
Clermont details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4721 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,952 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,867/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $956/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 7531.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,067 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 106 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -22.8318856 |
| Longitude | 147.6290307 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 749 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Gregory |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 683 (23.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 305 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 803 (27.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 710 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 446 (15.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 228 (7.7%) |
| Arthritis | 198 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 112 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 86 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 65 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 57 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 34 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 346 (33.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 408 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 255 (24.4%) |
Schools in Clermont
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Clermont. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Clermont
Same Postcode (4721)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.