Clear Island Waters (Qld)

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Clear Island Waters has a population calculated to be approximately 4,570 as of May 2026, according to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address lists confirmed by Districts after the Census. This represents a rise of 175 individuals (4.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,395 residents. The figures are derived from a resident headcount of 4,570, projected by Districts after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside one validated new address added after the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 1,038 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values calculated across other locations studied by Districts. In recent times, the primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 97.0% of the overall gains.

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The suburb of Clear Island Waters boasts a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the past year, according to Districts regional aggregations. Working residents numbered 2,144 in March 2026, with unemployment sitting 1.9% below the 3.9% rate seen in Regional Qld. However, participation in the labor force is low, registering at 56.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census responses show a moderate 20.9% of local employees worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year show that earnings in the suburb of Clear Island Waters are below national averages, with a median of $47,353 and an average of $60,118. This is lower than the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Adjusting for a 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit at roughly $52,732 for the median and $66,947 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Clear Island Waters ranked in the modest 34th to 42nd percentiles. The largest income group contains 26.9% of local residents (1,229 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the surrounding region where of the population falls into the same bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the nd percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Clear Island Waters consisted of 63.6% standalone houses and 36.5% other housing types, such as townhomes and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Clear Island Waters were high at 47.3% compared to Regional Qld, with remaining households holding mortgages (31.4%) or renting (21.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $540 compared to $345 in Regional Qld. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Clear Island Waters are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.

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Families make up 73.8% of all households in the suburb of Clear Island Waters, consisting of couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 31.4%, and single parent households at 9.2%. Non-family households comprise 26.2% of the total, with single person households representing 24.1% and group households accounting for 2.4%. The median household size of 2.5 people is equal to the average across Regional Qld.

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Educational qualification rates in the suburb of Clear Island Waters are higher than regional trends, with 32.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the SA4 region. This education profile leaves the local population well positioned for professional jobs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational skills are also common, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 18.5%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Clear Island Waters include 3 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 8 separate routes, which provide a total of 806 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 648 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Around 20.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators show positive outcomes across the suburb of Clear Island Waters, according to Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older residents experiencing low rates of common health conditions. The rate of private health insurance coverage was relatively low, standing at approximately 51% of the population, representing about 2,332 people.

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The suburb of Clear Island Waters registers high levels of cultural diversity, with 24.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 39.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 57.5% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Clear Island Waters is 50 years, which is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. The population shows a high concentration of residents aged 75 to 84 years (11.5%), while the 25 to 34 age bracket is smaller (9.8%) than in Regional Qld. The proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 is higher than the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 group has increased from 8.0% to 9.8% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group fell from 14.4% to 12.0%, and the to bracket decreased from to . Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Clear Island Waters will change by . The group aged and older is expected to increase by people (), growing from to . Older residents aged and over are projected to account for of population growth, while the population of to and to year-olds will decrease.

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Clear Island Waters currently has an estimated 187 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 113 children aged 0-2 and 75 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 26% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 208 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 389. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 6.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.