Clyde North

Clyde North lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Clyde North is around 47,536. This figure reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 31,681 people. The growth of 15,855 people (approximately 50%) can be attributed to various factors, including interstate migration contributing around 74%. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 44,166, based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,623 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North's growth rate since the 2021 Census exceeds both state and national averages, placing it among the top growth leaders in the region.

Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest exceptional growth for the suburb over the next few years. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, Clyde North is expected to expand by approximately 59,410 persons by 2041, marking an increase of around 118.7% over the 17-year period. AreaSearch's projections are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered, they utilize VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation.

The level of residential development activity in Clyde North was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Clyde North recorded around 1,552 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 7,762 homes. So far in FY-26798 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.9 new residents per dwelling were recorded annually between FY-21 and FY-25.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $422,000. There have also been $68.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year. When measured against Greater Melbourne, Clyde North shows 228.0% higher construction activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows 91.0% detached dwellings and 9.0% medium and high-density housing. With around 25 people per dwelling approval, Clyde North is characteristic of a growth area.

Future projections estimate Clyde North adding 56,404 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Clyde North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 67 projects that could impact the region. Notable projects include Verve Clyde North, Berwick Waters, Clyde Creek Precinct, and Balambalam Primary School (formerly Clyde Creek North Primary School - interim name). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Clyde North exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Clyde North has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% as of the latest data. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%.

As of September 2025, 25,056 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Clyde North was higher at 81.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 20.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Health care & social assistance has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.9% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over the period from September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, while labour force grew by 6.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clyde North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Clyde North had a median income among taxpayers of $54,471 and an average level of $60,701. These figures are lower than the national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively in Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated median income for Clyde North is approximately $58,965 as of September 2025, with average income at around $65,709. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Clyde North cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The predominant earnings cohort comprises 46.6% of locals (22,151 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to surrounding regions where 32.8% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 20.0% of income in Clyde North, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 69th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Clyde North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Clyde North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde North was at 9.3%, with mortgaged properties at 67.2% and rented ones at 23.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, above Melbourne metro's average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $410 compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Clyde North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Clyde North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children (58.6%), couples without children (19.2%), and single parent families (9.0%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.2%, with lone person households at 10.4% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Clyde North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Clyde North's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 35.0% have university qualifications, compared to 24.6% in the SA3 area and 29.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 16.0%, while certificates make up 17.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.9% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Clyde North has 133 active public transport stops, all bus services. There are 8 routes in total, offering 3,169 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to these stops, with an average distance of 263 meters to the nearest one. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 91%, while trains account for 5%. The average vehicle ownership is 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.6% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 452 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop. The map accompanies this analysis and displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Clyde North's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Clyde North. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low among the general population, nearing national averages even for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was relatively low, with approximately 51% of the total population (~24,181 people) having it, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.9 and 4.7% of residents respectively. 82.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. As of 2021, 6.3% of Clyde North's population was aged 65 and over (2,994 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Clyde North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Clyde North has a population where 55.9% speak a language other than English at home, with 52.4% born overseas as of 2021 data. Christianity is the predominant religion at 37.3%. The 'Other' religious category comprises 11.0%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (29.3%), Indian (15.4%), and Australian (13.7%). Notably, Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Samoan at 1.2% versus 0.3%, and Filipino at 3.3% against the regional average of 1.3%.

Clyde North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Clyde North's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.1%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6%). This concentration of the 35-44 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 45 to 54 has increased from 9.4% to 11.3%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 20.8% to 22.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 19.9% to 15.5%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 11.4% to 9.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Clyde North's age profile will change significantly. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to grow substantially, increasing by 10,180 people (190%) from 5,371 to 15,552 residents.