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

The estimated population of Clyde (Vic.) as of November 2025 is around 19,380 people. This figure reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,177 people. The growth of 8,203 people (73.4%) since the census was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 17,628 and an additional 3,148 validated new addresses. This level of population results in a density ratio of 482 persons per square kilometer. Clyde's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, making it one of the fastest-growing areas in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted to SA2 levels using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Clyde is expected to experience exceptional growth over the next few decades. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to increase by 14,810 persons, reflecting a total increase of 51.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Clyde averaged approximately 859 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 4,296 homes were approved, with an additional 286 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1.4 new residents per year arriving for each new home over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of these new homes is approximately $371,000. In FY-26, Clyde has recorded around $93.0 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde shows about 401.0% higher building activity per person. Recent construction comprises roughly 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% townhouses or apartments. The area currently has approximately 15 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Clyde is projected to grow by around 10,047 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Clyde has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 56 projects likely impacting the area. Notable 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 has been broadly consistent with national averages

Clyde's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2%.

As of June 2025, Clyde had 8,099 residents employed, a figure that is 0.3% lower than Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.6%. The workforce participation rate in Clyde was 77.4%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment industries for Clyde residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Notably, health care & social assistance has an employment share 1.4 times the regional average, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

Over the year ending June 2025, Clyde's employment increased by 3.2%, with a corresponding labour force growth of 4.3%. This resulted in an unemployment rate rise of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5%, labour force increase by 4.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Clyde, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

In AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Clyde had a median taxpayer income of $56,825 and an average income of $63,892. Nationally, the median was $54,892 and the average was $73,761 in Greater Melbourne. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $63,735 (median) and $71,661 (average), based on a 12.16% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows Clyde's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 75th and 77th percentiles nationally. The income band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 53.4% of Clyde residents (10,348 individuals), similar to the broader area where 32.8% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 20.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

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

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 14.8%, consisting of 12.1% lone person households and 2.7% group households. 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+, surpassing 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%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 16.0% and certificates at 22.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary (11.5%), secondary (5.3%), and tertiary (4.2%) levels. Clyde's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,810 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1020). School places per 100 residents (9.3) are below the regional average (15.4), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Clyde has 14 operational public transport stops. All of these are bus stops. They are served by three different routes.

Together, these routes facilitate 838 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Clyde is moderate. Residents usually live 478 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 119 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to about 59 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 show low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 49.1%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.5%) and mental health issues (5.8%), with 80.6% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in Greater Melbourne. Clyde has 2.9% of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. However, seniors' health outcomes require more attention due to 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. Christianity is the main religion in Clyde, accounting for 37.9% of the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which comprises 10.5% of Clyde's population compared to 6.5% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Clyde are Other (24.2%), English (16.8%), and Australian (16.7%). Notably, Sri Lankan (2.5%) and Indian (12.2%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.2% and 9.2%, respectively. The Filipino group is also notably present at 3.6%, higher than the regional average of 2.6%.

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

Clyde has a median age of 30 years, which is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and substantially below the Australian 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 25-34 concentration is notably above the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 18.7% to 21.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has risen from 14.2% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 27.3% to 24.9%, and the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Clyde's age profile, with the 35 to 44 age cohort expected to expand considerably by 2,080 people (50%), growing from 4,147 to 6,228 residents.