Cape Clear VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cape Clear, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cape Clear VIC is 148 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cape Clear is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Cape Clear is $180 per week ($780 per month). Cape Clear has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Cape Clear has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cape Clear is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cape Clear is $1,100.

There were 6 recorded offences in Cape Clear in 2025-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Cape Clear Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cape Clear Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$585/wk
$30,420 per year
#7297 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
#7868 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cape Clear Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (71) Female 50.3% (72)

Population Density

4.9
people per km²
148 people · 30.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,600
Family income/wk

Cape Clear Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cape Clear Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.3% 35 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.7% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cape Clear Country of Birth

Australia
90.5%
England
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cape Clear Religion

No Religion
48.0%
Catholic
19.3%
Anglican
10.7%
Not stated
8.7%
Uniting Church
8.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Lutheran
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cape Clear Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
33.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cape Clear Employment

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Employed full-time
31.6% 37 people
Employed part-time
23.1% 27 people
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Unemployed
4.3% 5 people
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Not in labour force
41.0% 48 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cape Clear Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%
Postgraduate Degree
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cape Clear Occupation

Community & Personal Service
23.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
19.2%
Professionals
11.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.5%
Managers
11.5%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Labourers
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cape Clear Field of Study

Management & Commerce
35.5%
Engineering
25.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.1%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Society & Culture
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cape Clear Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cape Clear Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cape Clear Marital Status

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Married
49.2% 65
↔️
Separated
2.3% 3
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Divorced
12.9% 17
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Widowed
4.5% 6
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Never married
31.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cape Clear Ancestry

English
37.8%
Australian
31.1%
Scottish
10.7%
Irish
9.7%
German
9.2%
Other
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cape Clear School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
42.9%
Primary — Catholic
28.6%
Secondary — Government
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cape Clear Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.7% 40
No need for assistance
86.3% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cape Clear Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.9% 22
Not a volunteer
82.1% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cape Clear Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
36.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cape Clear How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Walked only
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cape Clear Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
15.9%
4+ vehicles
17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cape Clear Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.1%
2 bedrooms
25.4%
3 bedrooms
54.2%
4 bedrooms
15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cape Clear Population Mobility

7.2%
moved in the last year
29.8%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cape Clear Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
289
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cape Clear Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
13
Heart disease
9
Asthma
7
Cancer
6
Diabetes
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cape Clear Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
12.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
18.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cape Clear Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.3%
Couple — children under 15
26.2%
Couple — no children under 15
19.7%
One parent — children under 15
6.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cape Clear Military Service

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Previously served
6.6% 8
👤
Never served
93.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cape Clear Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.0% 24
Did not provide
81.0% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cape Clear Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
2 children
46.2%
3 children
11.5%
4 children
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cape Clear When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951–1960
4
1961–1970
4
1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cape Clear Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5–14 hours
34.7%
15–29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cape Clear Household Size

1 person
30.2%
2 persons
46.0%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cape Clear Where Residents Moved From

Same address
129
Moved from VIC
12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cape Clear Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cape Clear Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Break & Enter
2
Theft
2
Assault
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Cape Clear Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
977
avg ICSEA score
13
total students
Cape Clear Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 13 students
977
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cape Clear Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,208/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cape Clear

≈ $5,235/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,028/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cape Clear vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Clear

What is the population of Cape Clear VIC?

The population of Cape Clear VIC is 148 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².Cape Clear is ranked #7,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cape Clear?

The median personal income in Cape Clear VIC is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,600 per week.Cape Clear is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cape Clear?

Median rent in Cape Clear VIC is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cape Clear ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cape Clear?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cape Clear VIC is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cape Clear?

The median age in Cape Clear VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cape Clear a good suburb to live in?

Cape Clear is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 148.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20470. All dollar figures in AUD.