Clyde North - North

Clyde North - 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

Clyde North - North's population is around 14,221 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,686 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,535. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,156 in June 2024 and an additional 604 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,067 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North - North's growth of 35.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 68.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 11,616 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 74.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Clyde North - North has seen approximately 252 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,263 homes. As of FY-26135 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 4.5 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This supply is lagging demand, potentially indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $306,000, which aligns with regional trends. In FY-26, $7.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - North has 76.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice, although construction activity has recently eased. This high level of activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With around 75 people per approval, Clyde North - North is a developing area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain approximately 10,550 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Clyde North - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Berwick Waters, Olio Residential Development, Clyde Road Upgrade, and Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1053). The following list details those most relevant.

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Clyde North - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Clyde North - North boasts a highly educated workforce with professional services being well-represented. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate stands at 2.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. The area has seen an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year.

There are 7,376 residents currently employed, with a workforce participation rate of 78.2%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Notably, 26.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Clyde North - North specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 8.1% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, while labour force grew by 5.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Clyde North - North's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Clyde North - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,427. The average income stood at $62,678. This was below the national average and compared 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 $61,082 (median) and $67,849 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Clyde North - North, between the 71st and 82nd percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that the predominant cohort spans 42.9% of locals (6,100 people) with incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 77th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Clyde North - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde North - North is at 13.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.7% and rented ones at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $2,300, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Clyde North - North is $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Clyde North - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 88.0% of all households, including 62.4% couples with children, 16.6% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 10.8% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Clyde North - North places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Clyde North's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 39.0% have university qualifications compared to the SA3 area's 24.6% and the SA4 region's 29.8%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (14.9%). Educational participation is notably high in Clyde North, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.0% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Clyde North - North has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by five different routes that collectively facilitate 1,150 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 308 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 90%, while train use accounts for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 26.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 164 trips per day, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Clyde North - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Clyde North - North shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts who exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is relatively low at around 50% (~7,167 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.1%) and mental health issues (4.3%), with 81.8% of residents reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%.

Only 6.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (927 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Clyde North - 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, located in Australia, is one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. As of a recent study conducted on July 15th, 2021, 56.0% of its population speaks a language other than English at home, with 54.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clyde North, making up 40.6% of the population.

However, Buddhism stands out as significantly overrepresented, comprising 11.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 4.2%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 29.1%, Indian at 15.6%, and English at 12.9%. Notably, Clyde North has higher percentages than regional averages for Sri Lankan (5.4% vs 0.8%), Samoan (0.9% vs 0.3%), and South African (0.8% vs 0.4%) ethnic groups.

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

Clyde North - North has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - North has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (18.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.0%). This 5-14 concentration is significantly higher than the national figure of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 45 to 54 has grown from 11.2% to 13.9%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.7% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.0% to 12.0%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 9.8% to 7.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Clyde North - North, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 121%, adding 2,392 residents to reach a total of 4,364.