Clyde North - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 13,999 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 3,464 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,535 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,155 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 604 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 2,034 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North - North's growth rate of 32.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%) and that of the state, 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.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilized 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 were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth was predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 11,616 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, an increase of 77.0% 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 averaged approximately 252 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,263 homes. As of FY-26, 95 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. 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 commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - North shows 76.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This activity is above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 75 people per dwelling approval, Clyde North - North exhibits characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, it is expected to grow by approximately 10,772 residents. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Clyde North - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Berwick Waters, Clyde Road Upgrade, Olio Residential Development, and Comely Banks Recreation Reserve. The following list details those most 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 being well-represented. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 2.8%, lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%. As of June 2025, 7,127 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate and workforce participation at 73.2%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. 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 Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Clyde North - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 had a median taxpayer income of $54,113 and an average of $60,186 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Clyde North - North would be approximately $60,693 (median) and $67,505 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Clyde North - North ranked highly nationally, between the 72nd and 83rd percentiles. Income brackets indicated that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captured 42.9% of the community (6,005 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.8% in the same category. High housing costs consumed 19.1% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, comprised 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde North - North was 13.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.7% and rented ones at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Clyde North - North was $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Clyde North - North's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,300 than 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 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

Educational attainment in Clyde North - North is notable, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the broader benchmarks of 24.6% in 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 prominent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (14.9%). Educational participation is high, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 15.0% in primary, 9.0% in secondary, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

The area has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 2,812 students and demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1073). It includes 1 primary school and 2 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 20.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.4, indicating Clyde North - North serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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 collectively facilitate 1,472 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 314 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 210 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 73 weekly trips per individual 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's health outcomes data shows excellent results across young and elderly populations. Both groups have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover rate is approximately 50%, lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.1%) and mental health issues (4.3%). A total of 81.8% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 76.4%. The area has 6.4% of residents aged 65 and over (894 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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 is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 56.0% 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 its population. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent here than in Greater Melbourne, making up 11.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (29.1%), Indian (15.6%, higher than the regional average), and English (12.9%). Notable divergences include Sri Lankan (5.4% vs 2.2%), Samoan (0.9% vs 1.3%), and South African (0.8% vs 0.4%) 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 proportion 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 proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined 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 substantial demographic changes in Clyde North - North, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow by 135%, adding 2,509 residents and reaching a total of 4,364.