Mount Clear (Vic.)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census Mount Clear's population is estimated at around 3,646 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 25 people (0.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,671 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,640, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 359 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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The suburb of Mount Clear has a capable workforce with strong representation in vital services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.8% based on localized data. In March 2026, 1,826 locals were employed, representing an unemployment rate 1.2% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while labor participation is typical at 64.5% compared to the regional benchmark of 61.1%. Census records show that a moderate 20.9% of employed residents performed their duties from home, though this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax office data for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Mount Clear earned a median income of $51,336, alongside an average of $66,043. These figures are slightly below national standards, compared to a median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income figures would be roughly $56,275 for the median and $72,396 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and personal incomes sat in the moderate 33rd to 34th percentiles. The largest income group comprises 32.0% of taxpayers who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (representing 1,166 residents), which is similar to the broader region's proportion of . Financial pressure from housing is high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile and the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Mount Clear at the time of the latest Census consisted of 75.2% standalone houses and 24.8% other options such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Vic. where houses make up 90.1% and other structures account for 9.9%. Home ownership levels are lower than regional trends, with 31.6% of residents owning their property outright, while the remaining homes are mortgaged (36.5%) or rented (31.9%). The median monthly home loan repayment was $1,498, while the median weekly rent was $310, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,430 and $285 respectively. By comparison, local repayments are lower than the national median of $1,863, and rent costs are also well below the Australian average of $375.

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Families make up 66.5% of all households, consisting of 28.6% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. The remaining 33.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 29.0% and shared households accounting for 4.3%. The typical household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly above the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The area's educational makeup is distinctive for the region, with university graduation rates at 28.2% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Regional Vic. average of 21.7%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common tertiary qualification at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 35.3% of individuals aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 22.4%.

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Analysis of public transit reveals 14 active stops located throughout the suburb of Mount Clear. These locations are served by 2 distinct routes, which provide a total of 411 passenger services each week. Local access is good, with residents living an average of 279 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, most workers travel out of the suburb, with cars remaining the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.4 cars. Around 20.9% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 data which was influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health metrics point to notable difficulties in the suburb of Mount Clear, based on mortality and chronic illness rates across different age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the typical statistical area, with about 53% of the community, or approximately 1,930 people, holding cover. This compares to 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic.

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The suburb of Mount Clear has lower cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 89.0% of the population, 86.8% of residents born in Australia, and 91.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.2% of the local population. The most notable differences in religious demographics are in the Other category, which represents 0.9% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.

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The median age of 37 in the suburb of Mount Clear is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and very close to the Australian median of 38. Residents aged 25 to 34 are highly represented at 15.7%, while the 55 to 64 bracket is smaller at 9.0% compared to regional trends. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 demographic has increased from 13.7% to 15.7%, while the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 14.4% to 13.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic models point to major changes, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow by 357 residents () to reach from an initial while the to group is expected to grow by a modest ( people).

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Mount Clear currently has an estimated 211 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 113 children aged 0-2 and 75 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 49% by 2041 (to approximately 315 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 312. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).