Clifton QLD 4361
Clifton sits 158 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 2 hours 10 minutes by car. Census data records 1,490 residents with a median age of 49 and a median household income of $45,604 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 2.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $245 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,083. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Of 3 schools within the town boundary, 2 rank above the state average, and walkability is moderate.
Is Clifton a good town?
Clifton scores a B (56/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on schools, weaker on community.
Above the state average
3 schools · 2 above peer schools · Top 3% in QLD
Some car dependence
Walkability 44/100 · 158.2 km · 131 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $505K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 51/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 49 · 1,490 residents
Liveability Rating
56 / 100 · Ranked #411 in QLDEach bar is Clifton's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Clifton?
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Our score
56 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataClifton's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $505,000, roughly 29% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$505,000
Based on 69 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 40 days — median across 16 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 10 sales $375K
- 3 bed 39 sales $500K
- 4 bed 15 sales $550K
Land
$192,500
Based on 13 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Clifton are currently listed at around $620,000 on average. Based on 8 houses listed in the past six months.
$620K
8 houses listed in the last 6 months.
8 of the suburb's 607 dwellings (1.3%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Clifton safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Clifton sits in the moderate band, with 11 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 15% on the prior year.
11 offences
15.4% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20243 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Three schools serve Clifton, and results are mixed — some outperforming peer-suburb schools, some below. Clifton State High School and St Francis De Sales School lead the pack.
- • 439 students across 3 schools (avg 146)
- • Sectors: 2 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 962-984, median 965 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Clifton State High School (310 students)
Primary
Secondary
Walkability
Clifton is car-dependent on foot — at 44/100, most errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Clifton.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 44%
- Premises covered
- 834
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Toowoomba: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 5 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the town closely.
Clifton is home to about 1,500 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $46,000 a year, with unemployment at 7.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,490
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$45,604/yr
Census Median Rent
$245/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$26,156/yr
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.9%
Total Dwellings
607
Owner-Occupier Rate
70.7%
Houses
93.4%
Rental Stress
27.9%
Mortgage Stress
28.5%
Work From Home
6.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
3 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 10 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 169 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.5%
- Employment Rate
- 39.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 27.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
8 residents (0.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
5.6% of residents (80) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (67).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,416 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,618 a year through Toowoomba based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Toowoomba
In the year to August 2026, 1,513 new dwellings were approved across Toowoomba. That mix is 1,098 houses and 415 units. Approvals are down 24.6% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this town: 735 to 3,130 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 6 to 20 homes
- No timeframe set 729 to 3,110 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (40 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Cambooya Post Office, 26.1 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 458 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Near high-voltage lines
- 0.5% of addresses
- 6 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 643 mm
- 55 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 1.3 kmPrepared Animal and Bird Feed ManufacturingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 2.6 km
EV adoption
In postcode 4361, 3 of 2,802 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.0% (27 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4361, 758 rooftop-solar systems totalling 5.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,139 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 91 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4361.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $505,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Pat Weir Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pat Weir LNP | 73.6% |
| 2020 | Pat Weir LNP | 69.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Clifton?
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 1,490 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Clifton
Is Clifton a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Clifton is moderate (51/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Clifton?
Clifton has no recorded bushfire history. These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Clifton a good place to live?
Clifton has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (56/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Clifton?
Clifton, QLD had a population of 1,490 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Clifton, QLD?
The postcode for Clifton, QLD is 4361.
How far is Clifton from Brisbane?
Clifton is 158 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 131 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Clifton?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Clifton was $45,604 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Clifton?
There are too few current rental listings in Clifton for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $245, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Clifton?
The median age of residents in Clifton was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Clifton?
There are 3 schools inside the Clifton boundary: 2 above and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Clifton walkable?
Clifton scores 44/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Clifton?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Clifton, Cambooya Post Office (26.1 km away), 643 mm of rain a year over 55 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Clifton?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Clifton belong to?
Clifton sits within the Toowoomba local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Clifton?
The average residential rates bill through Toowoomba is $1,618 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Clifton?
Across Toowoomba, 1,513 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 24.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Clifton in?
Clifton sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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