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 Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Clyde (Vic.) is estimated at around 19,397. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 11,177 people, marking a growth of 8,220 individuals or approximately 73.5%. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and validation of additional addresses since the Census date, is 17,862. This results in a density ratio of 482 persons per square kilometer. Clyde's growth rate exceeds both national (9.9%) and state averages, placing it among the top growth leaders in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch projections for Clyde are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with an expected expansion of 14,925 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 52.3% over the 17-year span.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Clyde averaged around 867 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 4,338 homes were approved, with a further 350 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.4 new residents arrived per year for each new home over these five years, suggesting balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, and an average construction value of $370,000 per dwelling.

This financial year has seen $91.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde shows 404% higher building activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 93% detached dwellings and 7% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Clyde's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 13 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects Clyde to grow by 10,153 residents through to 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Looking ahead, Clyde is expected to grow by 10,153 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 57 projects potentially impacting 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 has an educated workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, with estimated employment growth of 5.4% over the past year (AreaSearch). As of September 2025, there are 8,738 employed residents, with a 0.5% lower unemployment rate than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Home workership stands at 17.7%, considering Covid-19 impacts. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Clyde specialises in health care & social assistance (1.4 times regional level), but has lower professional & technical representation (5.2% vs regional average of 10.1%).

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 5.4%, labour force by 6.2%, raising unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clyde's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Clyde had a median income among taxpayers of $56,826. The average income stood at $63,895. This is lower than the national average, which was $57,688 in Greater Melbourne during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Clyde would be approximately $61,514 (median) and $69,166 (average). According to Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Clyde rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 77th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 53.4% of Clyde's community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (10,357 individuals), similar to the broader area where 32.8% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 20.0% of income in Clyde, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Clyde's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde stood at 7.0%, with the remainder being mortgaged (69.4%) or rented (23.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,095, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Clyde was recorded at $401, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.2 percent of all households, including 50.8 percent couples with children, 23.6 percent couples without children, and 9.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.8 percent, with lone person households at 12.1 percent and group households comprising 2.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable within its region, with university qualification rates at 30.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 24.6%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education, with bachelor degrees being the most prevalent at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 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 notably high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.5% in primary education, 5.3% in secondary education, 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, serving a mix of bus routes. These routes facilitate 1,078 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have good access to these stops, with an average distance of 383 meters to the nearest one. Most residents commute outwards from Clyde. Car is the primary mode of transportation, used by 90% of residents, while train usage stands at 6%. The area has an average vehicle ownership rate of 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.7% of Clyde's residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 154 trips per day, translating to roughly 49 weekly trips per stop.

Clyde's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Clyde residents have relatively positive health outcomes. AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions were largely in line with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health conditions was low across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 52% of Clyde's total population (~10,107 people) had private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.5 and 5.8% of residents respectively. 80.6% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 3.2% of residents aged 65 and over (620 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 predominant religion in Clyde is Christianity, comprising 37.9% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which makes up 10.5% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Clyde are 'Other' at 24.2%, English at 16.8%, and Australian at 16.7%. Notably, Sri Lankan (2.5% vs 0.8%), Indian (12.2% vs 4.2%), and Filipino (3.6% vs 1.3%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Clyde compared to the regional averages.

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

Clyde's median age in 2021 was 30 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds was above the national average of 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data showed that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 18.7% to 21.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 14.2% to 15.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 27.3% to 24.1%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Clyde's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to grow steadily, expanding by 1,994 people (47%) from 4,228 to 6,223.