Clontarf (Qld)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Clontarf (Moreton Bay - Qld)'s population is estimated at around 8,924 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 478 people (5.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,446 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,918, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,398 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by Districts. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 57% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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The local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and manual roles, with significant representation in vital community services, an unemployment rate of only 3.8%, and a 4.8% expansion in local jobs over the previous year based on aggregated region-level data. As of March 2026, 4,584 local citizens are employed, which is 0.5% below the metropolitan rate of 4.3% in Greater Brisbane, though labor participation is notably lower at 63.1% relative to the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 70.4%. Census records show a moderate 14.6% of the workforce worked from their homes, though pandemic lockdown circumstances should be taken into account.

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Tax data for the 2023 financial year shows that residents of Clontarf earn less on average than the national standard. Taxpayer records reveal a median income of $51,733 and a mean income of $62,697, compared to Brisbane metropolitan benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $57,610 for the median and $69,819 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb sit in the lower tier nationally, placing between the 27th and 29th percentiles. Looking at earnings brackets, 31.5% of the population (2,811 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to the 33.3% recorded across the surrounding region. Financial pressure from housing is high, with residents retaining only of their income, which sits in the rd percentile.

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Residential architecture in Clontarf at the time of the last Census consisted of 78.7% stand-alone houses and 21.3% alternative dwellings like duplexes and units, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other options across metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership rates in the suburb were much higher than the Brisbane metro average at 31.0%, with remaining properties held under mortgages (34.4%) or occupied by tenants (34.5%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were lower than the metropolitan Brisbane benchmark of $1,863, coming in at $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was $345 compared to $380 in the capital city. Nationally, mortgage outlays in the suburb are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the countrywide standard of $375.

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A majority of homes are occupied by families, which account for 65.5% of all households. This group consists of couples with children at 23.2%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parents at 13.7%. The remaining 34.5% are non-family households, which are mostly individuals living alone at 31.0%, alongside group homes at 3.5%. The typical household contains 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational outcomes show room for growth, with tertiary graduation rates at 12.4% for bachelor degrees, 2.5% for graduate diplomas, and 2.3% for post-graduate degrees, bringing the total university qualification rate to 17.2%, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 30.5%. However, vocational education is highly prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.4%.

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Commuters in Clontarf have access to 37 active bus stops. These locations are served by 3 distinct routes, which accommodate 494 weekly passenger journeys. Local transport connectivity is high, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily a residential feeder area, with most workers commuting out of the suburb; private vehicles remain the dominant choice at 88%, while trains account for 5%. Households own an average of 1.3 motor vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 14.6% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Local health statistics show notable challenges, particularly in terms of mortality and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across different age brackets. Private health insurance coverage sits slightly below the SA2 average, with approximately 52% of residents (~4,644 people) having private cover, compared to a rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens representing 87.2% of the population, 79.4% of residents born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 48.2% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 46 years is higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 years and the national median of 38 years. Clontarf features a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 bracket (12.1%) but a lower share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (9.6%) compared to the metropolitan area. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.0% to 8.4%, while the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 10.4% to 9.6%. Looking forward to 2041, forecasts point to major demographic changes. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to increase by 61% ( people), growing from to . Residents aged and older will represent of the suburb's total population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to decrease in size.

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Clontarf currently has an estimated 446 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 267 children aged 0-2 and 179 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 412 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 768. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.