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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Clyde North - North's population is around 14,221 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,686 people (35.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,535 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,156 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 604 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,067 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North - North's 35.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 11,616 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording 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 around 252 new homes approved each year, totalling 1,263 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26158 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 4.5 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average value of $306,000, in line with regional trends. Additionally, $7.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - North has 76.0% more new home approvals per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice, though construction activity has eased recently. This activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity shows 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. At around 75 people per approval, Clyde North - North reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate Clyde North - North will gain 10,550 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Berwick Waters, Olio Residential Development, Clyde Road Upgrade, and Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1053), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Clyde North - North features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and 3.9% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,432 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (79.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 26.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area has a particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 8.1% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9% and the labour force increased by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 2.4%, the labour force grew by 2.8%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Clyde North - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Clyde North - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population 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 FY-23, the Clyde North - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,427 with the average level standing at $62,678. This is below 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 FY-23, 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 the predominant cohort spans 42.9% of locals (6,100 people) 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

Dwelling structure within Clyde North - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Clyde North - North was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 13.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (65.7%) or rented (21.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Clyde North - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 dominate at 88.0% of all households, comprising 62.4% couples with children, 16.6% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 10.8% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 3.3 people is 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

Educational attainment in Clyde North - North significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 24.6% in the SA3 area and 29.8% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (14.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, 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

Public transport analysis reveals 26 active transport stops operating within Clyde North - North, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 1,150 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 308 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with 7% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 26.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 164 trips per day across all routes, 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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Clyde North - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~7,167 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.1% and 4.3% of residents, respectively, while 81.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 6.5% of residents aged 65 and over (927 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than 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 - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 56.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.2% born overseas. The main religion in Clyde North - North is Christianity, which makes up 40.6% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 11.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Clyde North - North are Other, comprising 29.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Indian, comprising 15.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and English, comprising 12.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 5.4% of Clyde North - North (vs 0.8% regionally), Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.3%) and South Australian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).

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

With a median age of 33, Clyde North - North is materially younger than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - North has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (18.5%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.0%). This 5 - 14 concentration is well above the national 12.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 11.2% to 13.9% of the population, 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 group dropped from 9.8% to 7.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Clyde North - North. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 121%, adding 2,392 residents to reach 4,364.