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 13,670 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 3,135 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,535. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,667 in June 2025 and 613 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,986 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North - North's growth rate of 29.8% since the 2021 census exceeds the state (9.3%) and national averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth over the period, with the area expected to grow by 10,716 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 78.4%.

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 so far, 214 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 4.5 people move to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $306,000, consistent with regional patterns. In this financial year, $7.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - North shows 59.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area.

New development consists of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 75 people per dwelling approval, Clyde North - North shows characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area is expected to grow by 10,713 residents through to 2041. Present 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

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Berwick Waters, Olio Residential Development, Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1053), and Clyde Road Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be 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. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.9%.

As of December 2025, 7,432 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation is at 75.9%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 26.2% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Health care & social assistance has particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 8.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.9% while labour force increased by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Clyde North - North. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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

Clyde North - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,427 and an average of $62,678 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average, with Greater Melbourne having a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth, current estimates project approximately $61,855 (median) and $68,708 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranked Clyde North - North's household, family, and personal incomes between the 71st and 82nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets showed that 42.9% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with broader regional trends at 32.8%. Housing costs consumed 19.1% of income, but strong earnings 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 evaluation, consisted of 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde North - North stood at 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 $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $421, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Clyde North - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher 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 account for 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, which 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

Clyde North's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (39.0%) compared to the broader 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 prevalent, 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, comprising 15.0% in primary, 9.0% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

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

Clyde North - North has 26 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by five different routes, offering a total of 1,150 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 308 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 90%, while train usage stands at 7%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 26.2%, work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 164 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Only about half (6,889 people) of the total population had private health cover, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions were asthma (6.1%) and mental health issues (4.3%). A majority (81.8%) reported no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. The area has fewer seniors (892 people, 6.5%), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes for seniors were above average but ranked 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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 56.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.2%, born overseas as of the latest data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clyde North, comprising 40.6% of people. However, Buddhism stands out with 11.8%, significantly higher than 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, Sri Lankan (5.4% vs regional 0.8%), Samoan (0.9% vs regional 0.3%), and South Australian (0.8% vs regional 0.4%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Clyde North compared to regional averages.

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 (18.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.1%). This 5-14 concentration is notably higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, residents have aged by an average of 1.0 years, with the median age rising from 32 to 33. Specifically, the 45 to 54 age group has increased from 11.2% to 14.2% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 10.7% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.0% to 12.1%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 9.8% to 7.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Clyde North - North's age profile. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 2,457 people (126%) from 1,945 to 4,403.