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Clinton Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Clinton Compares
Clinton vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Clinton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,701 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% +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.
Clinton is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4680. It lies roughly 438 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Gladstone.
According to the 2021 Census, Clinton has a population of 6,170 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,701, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 455 (7.4% of residents).
Housing in Clinton includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 2,195 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clinton scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Clinton is served by Clinton State School.
Clinton is part of the Gladstone statistical area in Queensland.
Clinton Details
| Postcode | 4680 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,170 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,701/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $775/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Population Density | 990/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,195 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 455 (7.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -23.8775 |
| Longitude | 151.22 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 438 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone |
| Local Government | Gladstone |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,486 (24.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 773 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,702 (27.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,520 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 687 (11.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 542 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 494 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 305 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 219 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 153 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 127 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 19 (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 | 69 (3.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 723 (33.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 916 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 477 (21.8%) |
Schools in Clinton
Suburbs Near Clinton
Same Postcode (4680)
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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.