Cloncurry (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Cloncurry has an estimated residency of 3,401 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 234 people (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,167 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,394, which Districts estimated after evaluating the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 34 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level yields a density of 0.40 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density setting with substantial personal space. The suburb of Cloncurry's 7.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area (1.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. Recent population increases were mostly driven by relocations from other states, which accounted for roughly 54.0% of total population gains, though all components including natural growth and international migration remained positive.

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The suburb of Cloncurry possesses a skilled labor pool with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, and an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,992 employed residents, yielding an unemployment rate 1.4% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, while the participation rate is exceptionally high at 75.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a low 6.0% of the workforce operates from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.

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According to Districts' aggregation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Cloncurry was $70,470, with the average income recorded at $86,850. These values rank among the highest nationally, compared to regional Queensland averages of $53,146 and $66,593, respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $78,475 for the median and $96,716 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual weekly earnings in the 93rd percentile nationally at $1,246, although household income sits at a more moderate 62nd percentile. In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range accounts for of local earners, totaling individuals, which aligns with metropolitan trends where of earners fall into the same bracket. After accounting for housing expenditure, residents retain of their earnings, indicating strong financial capacity.

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At the time of the latest Census, the residential composition of the suburb of Cloncurry consisted of 80.7% standalone houses and 19.4% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached options and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Cloncurry were lower than the regional benchmark at 25.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (24.1%) or tenants (50.3%). The median mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,200 monthly, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $240, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345, respectively. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Cloncurry are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Cloncurry at 64.2%, which is comprised of couples with children at 28.1%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single-parent households at 10.4%. Non-family households represent the remaining 35.8%, consisting of single-person households at 32.3% and group housing setups at 3.3%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 persons, which aligns with the average across Regional Qld.

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Educational attainment profiles show that university graduation rates in the suburb of Cloncurry (17.0%) are considerably lower than the national figure of 30.4%, pointing to an area that could benefit from targeted tertiary programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate studies at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (35.2%).

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Health assessments indicate that the suburb of Cloncurry sits below the average for regional health metrics based on mortality data and chronic disease rates, with common illnesses slightly more frequent across both younger and older cohorts, though the rate of private health insurance is high, covering roughly 62% of residents (2,095 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity measures in the suburb of Cloncurry are below average, with citizens representing 80.5% of the population, Australian-born individuals accounting for 89.4%, and English-only speakers at home making up 94.4%. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 56.0% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 33, the suburb of Cloncurry has a younger demographic than Regional Qld at 41 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 21.0% compared to Regional Qld, while the 65 - 74 age group is smaller at 7.1%. This concentration of 25 - 34 year olds is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age cohort has increased its share of the population from 18.0% to 21.0%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.4% to 9.7% and the 15 to cohort fell from to . Looking forward to age structure projections indicate notable shifts, with the to group expected to grow by (adding people) to reach from while the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Cloncurry currently has an estimated 251 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 136 children aged 0-2 and 91 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 24% by 2041 (to approximately 312 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 315. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.