Clyde (Vic.)

Clyde 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 Nov 2025, the population of the Clyde (Vic.) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 19,089 people. This reflects an increase of 7,912 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,177 people in the area. The change was inferred from the resident population of 17,862 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 3,148 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 474 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate exceeded the national average of 9.7% between the 2021 Census and Nov 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 70.8%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period 2025-2041. The Clyde (Vic.) (SA2) is expected to expand by 14,938 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 54.8% in total population over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Clyde averaged around 867 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 4,338 homes were approved, with another 350 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1.4 new residents arriving per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand creating stable market conditions.

The average construction value of these homes is around $370,000. In the current financial year, there have been $91.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde has 403.0% higher building activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction consists of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 13 people per dwelling approval in Clyde, suggesting an expanding market.

By 2041, Clyde is projected to grow by 10,466 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Oak Grove, Levande Selandra Rise Retirement Village, Springleaf Avenue Recreation Reserve (Springleaf Active Open Space Development), and Casey Fields South Residential. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Clyde's workforce is well-educated with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year.

This figure was derived from AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 8,689 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Clyde was higher at 77.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries among Clyde residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.

Notably, health care & social assistance had an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data for the wider area over the 12 months to September 2025 indicated that employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 6.0%. This resulted in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where employment rose by 3.0% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed that Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. This was compared to the national rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clyde's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, the suburb of Clyde had a median income among taxpayers of $56,826 with the average level standing at $63,895. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,514 (median) and $69,166 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Clyde, between the 75th and 77th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 53.4% of the community (10,193 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader area where 32.8% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 20.0% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 68th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Clyde is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census evaluation showed that 97.6% of dwellings in Clyde were houses, with the remaining 2.4% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde was at 7.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 69.4% and rented ones at 23.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,095, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure for Clyde was $401, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Clyde's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.2% of all households, including 50.8% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.8%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

The educational profile of Clyde exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 30.8% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 area average of 24.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 16.0% and certificates at 22.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.5% in primary, 5.3% in secondary, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Clyde has 22 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by four distinct routes, offering a total of 1,078 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents on average situated 383 meters from their nearest stop.

Each day sees an average of 154 trips across all routes, which translates to around 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Clyde's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Clyde's health outcomes data shows excellent results with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover in Clyde is approximately 52% (around 9,947 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Melbourne's 49.8%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.5 and 5.8% of residents respectively, while 80.6% claim to be free from medical ailments compared to 76.4% in Greater Melbourne. Clyde has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 2.9% (553 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population despite being above average.

Clyde 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.2% of its population born overseas and 47.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Clyde is Christianity, comprising 37.9% of the population. However, there is an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, which makes up 10.5% of Clyde's population compared to 6.5% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other (24.2%), English (16.8%), and Australian (16.7%). There are notable variations in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is overrepresented at 2.5%, Indian at 12.2%, and Filipino at 3.6%.

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

Clyde's median age is 30 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 35-44 has grown from 18.7% to 21.4%, while the 5-14 cohort increased from 14.2% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 27.3% to 24.9%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.6%. Demographic modeling indicates that by 2041, Clyde's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 35-44 age cohort is expected to expand considerably, growing by 2,155 people (53%) from 4,085 to 6,241.