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 approximately 14,221 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 3,686 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,535. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is 2,067 persons per square kilometer. This growth exceeds the national average (9.7%) and state averages, marking Clyde North - North as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 11,616 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 74.2%.

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 averaged approximately 252 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,263 homes. As of FY-26135 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.5 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply. This typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $306,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY-26, $7.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - North exhibits 76.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, although recent periods show moderated activity. This level of activity is above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development comprises 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban character while attracting space-seeking buyers with an emphasis on detached housing.

With around 75 people per dwelling approval, Clyde North - North displays characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 10,550 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive 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 12 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Berwick Waters, Olio Residential Development, Clyde Road Upgrade, and Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1053). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Clyde North - North demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Clyde North - North has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6%. As of September 2025, 7,376 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%, and workforce participation was at 78.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%.

According to Census responses, 26.2% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Health care & social assistance is particularly notable with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 8.1% of Clyde North - North's workforce compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force increased by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Clyde North - North. These projections estimate that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing 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, though 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

The median taxpayer income in Clyde North - North SA2 was $56,427 and the average was $62,678 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average of $61,082 median and $67,849 average as estimated based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, valid until September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Clyde North - North rank between the 71st and 82nd percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The income bracket of $1,500-$2,999 captures 42.9% of the community (6,100 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.8% in the same category. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted 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 was at 13.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.7% and rented ones at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,300, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Clyde North - North was $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Clyde North - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,300 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 making up 1.1% of the total. 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 is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 39.0% possess university qualifications, compared to 24.6% in the SA3 area and 29.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 30.1% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 15.2% and certificates for 14.9%.

Educational participation is 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

Clyde North - North has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 1,150 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 308 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars are the primary mode of transportation for 90% of residents, while 7% use trains. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 26.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The 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

Clyde North - North shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger residents. Private health cover is held by approximately 50% of the total population (around 7,167 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1 and 4.3% respectively. A total of 81.8% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Only 6.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (908 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 14.9%. While health outcomes for seniors are above average, they 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, 56.0% of its population speaks a language other than English at home, while 54.2% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clyde North, comprising 40.6% of the population.

However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 11.8% of the population compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Clyde North are 'Other', at 29.1%, Indian at 15.6%, and English at 12.9%. These figures differ significantly from regional averages: Other is substantially higher (29.1% vs 14.6%), Indian is also notably higher (15.6% vs 4.2%), while English is lower than average (12.9% vs 20.1%). Additionally, certain ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Sri Lankan at 5.4% (vs regional 0.8%), Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.3%), and South African at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).

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 35-44 (22.4%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 45 to 54 has grown from 11.2% to 13.2%, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 10.7% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 15.0% to 12.6%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 9.8% to 8.1%. Population forecasts for Clyde North - North indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow significantly (by 132%), adding 2,479 residents to reach a total of 4,364 in this age group.