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Lake Clarendon QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lake Clarendon, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lake Clarendon QLD is 294 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Clarendon is $711 per week ($36,972 per year). Median rent in Lake Clarendon is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Lake Clarendon has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake Clarendon has a population density of 12.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lake Clarendon is England. The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Clarendon is $1,517.

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Lake Clarendon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lake Clarendon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$711/wk

$36,972 per year

#5279 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lake Clarendon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (158) Female 46.4% (137)

Population Density

12.3

people per km²

294 people · 23.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Lake Clarendon 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)

Lake Clarendon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.2% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.8% 40 dwellings

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

Lake Clarendon Country of Birth

Australia

97.8%

England

2.2%

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

Lake Clarendon Religion

Catholic

28.1%

No Religion

27.0%

Anglican

13.3%

Lutheran

9.4%

Not stated

7.4%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Christian (other)

5.5%

Othr Christian

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake Clarendon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

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

Lake Clarendon Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

50.0%

Other

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lake Clarendon Employment

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Employed full-time

44.5% 101 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 38 people

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Not in labour force

38.8% 88 people

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

Lake Clarendon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.4%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Lake Clarendon Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.4%

Managers

26.5%

Professionals

14.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

Labourers

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

5.9%

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

Lake Clarendon Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Health

20.7%

Education

13.8%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Society & Culture

6.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

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

Lake Clarendon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake Clarendon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lake Clarendon Marital Status

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Married

58.2% 146

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Separated

3.2% 8

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Divorced

9.2% 23

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 12

👤

Never married

24.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake Clarendon Ancestry

English

29.4%

Australian

26.4%

German

18.3%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

4.1%

Other

2.8%

Vietnamese

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Chinese

1.5%

Italian

1.3%

Polish

1.3%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake Clarendon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.7%

Primary — Government

27.0%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

Vocational Education

8.1%

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

Lake Clarendon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 36

✅

No need for assistance

93.5% 522

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

Lake Clarendon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.5% 39

—

Not a volunteer

83.5% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake Clarendon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.8%

$300-$449/mo

7.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lake Clarendon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.8%

Did not go to work

5.8%

Walked only

3.3%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

Truck

2.5%

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

Lake Clarendon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.7%

2 vehicles

37.1%

3 vehicles

13.4%

4+ vehicles

26.8%

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

Lake Clarendon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.4%

3 bedrooms

32.1%

4 bedrooms

49.5%

5 bedrooms

9.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

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

Lake Clarendon Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

38.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake Clarendon Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

550

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake Clarendon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Lake Clarendon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake Clarendon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.2%

Couple — no children

35.4%

Couple — no children under 15

19.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.8%

One parent — children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake Clarendon Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 4

👤

Never served

98.3% 231

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lake Clarendon Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 36

—

Did not provide

84.7% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake Clarendon Children Ever Born

No children

24.5%

1 child

2.7%

2 children

32.7%

3 children

26.4%

4 children

10.0%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Lake Clarendon When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Lake Clarendon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

5.2%

Did not do domestic work

27.2%

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

Lake Clarendon Household Size

1 person

12.7%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

18.2%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake Clarendon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

224

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Lake Clarendon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.7%

Step family — no other children

19.5%

Blended family — no other children

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lake Clarendon Schools

schools nearby

government

961

avg ICSEA score

153

total students

Lake Clarendon State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 153 students

961

ICSEA

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

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Lake Clarendon Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,600/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Lake Clarendon

Your weekly income

≈ $6,933/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,320/wk

Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $50/wk

Bucca (Qld)

Income: $574/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $20/wk

Chambers Flat

Income: $630/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $10/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk

Booie

Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk

Kuranda

Income: $600/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $20/wk

Wongaling Beach

Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $7/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $123/wk

Lake Clarendon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bombeeta

Pop: 147 Income: $695/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mulgildie

Pop: 147 Income: $608/wk Rent: $150/wk

Cooroy Mountain

Pop: 148 Income: $779/wk Rent: $510/wk

Tannymorel

Pop: 148 Income: $667/wk Rent: $170/wk

Turkey Beach

Pop: 148 Income: $492/wk Rent: $228/wk

Grahams Creek

Pop: 149 Income: $627/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Clarendon

What is the population of Lake Clarendon QLD?

The population of Lake Clarendon QLD is 294 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.3 people per km².Lake Clarendon is ranked #6,060 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lake Clarendon?

The median personal income in Lake Clarendon QLD is $711 per week, or $36,972 per year.The median household income is $1,600 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Lake Clarendon is ranked #5,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lake Clarendon?

Median rent in Lake Clarendon QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lake Clarendon ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lake Clarendon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Clarendon QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lake Clarendon?

The median age in Lake Clarendon QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lake Clarendon a good suburb to live in?

Lake Clarendon is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 294.The median income is $711/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31613. All dollar figures in AUD.