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 13,999 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 3,464 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 around 2,034 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North - North's growth rate of 32.9% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.4% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Clyde North - North is expected to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by 11,616 persons, reflecting a total increase of 77.0% over the 17-year period.

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-26123 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.5 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $306,000, aligning with regional patterns.

In this financial year, $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 activity is notably 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, maintaining 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 10,772 residents through to 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 33rdth percentile nationally

Eleven projects were identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Significant ones are Berwick Waters, Olio Residential Development, Clyde Road Upgrade, and Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1053). The following details those likely most relevant.

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

Clyde North - North has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Over the past year, employment grew by 4.6%. As of September 2025, 7,376 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 73.2% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The dominant sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Health care is notably concentrated, at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 8.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force rose by 5.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Clyde North - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,113 and an average of $60,186 in the financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, which differs from Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761 during the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $60,693 and the average will be around $67,505, based on a 12.16% increase in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, 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, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.8% in the same category. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, yet 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

Dwelling structure in Clyde North - North, as per the latest Census, had 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde North - North was at 13.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (65.7%) or rented (21.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Clyde North - North was $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Clyde North - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 10.8% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

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 high. Among residents aged 15+, 39.0% have university qualifications, surpassing the SA3 area (24.6%) and SA4 region (29.8%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (14.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 36.9% 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 20 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 1,472 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is considered good, with residents on average being located 314 meters from their nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 210 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 73 weekly trips per individual bus stop.

Clyde North - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Clyde North - North shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions. Approximately half of the population (around 6,929 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1% and 4.3% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 81.8%, report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 76.4%. In this area, 6.4% of residents are aged 65 or over (894 people), lower than the 9.6% in Greater Melbourne. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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 is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 56.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 54.2%, born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clyde North, comprising 40.6% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent here compared to Greater Melbourne, representing 11.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (29.1%), Indian (15.6%, substantially higher than the regional average), and English (12.9%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Sri Lankan (5.4% vs regional 2.2%), Samoan (0.9% vs 1.3%), 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 35-44 (22.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 45 to 54 age group has increased from 11.2% to 13.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 10.7% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 15.0% to 12.6%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 9.8% to 8.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes for Clyde North-North, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 135%, adding 2,509 residents to reach a total of 4,364.