Clifton QLD

Postcode 4361 · Toowoomba LGA

Clifton is a small community in Queensland within the Toowoomba local government area (postcode 4361). With a population of 1,490, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $46K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Clifton is $421,000, having grown strongly 5.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $240,000 (+50% YoY). The median weekly rent is $245 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Clifton is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 970, which is around the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Toowoomba LGA is moderate at 5,673 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Clifton offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($421K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +5.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$421K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability9.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+5.1% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$46,395
Mean Income$54,363
Earners3,425
YoY Change+5.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$421K
5.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$240K
50% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$245
POPULATION
1,490
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$877
Personal Income /wk$503
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Toowoomba LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,673
Total Incidents5,673
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA970
Total Students439
Government2
Catholic1
Clifton State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 965
Clifton State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 962
St Francis De Sales SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 984
HOSPITALS (1)
Clifton Co-Op Hospital Ltdprivate
Data: 2024