Clyde North - South

Clyde North - South 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 - South's population is around 26,910 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 12,108 people (81.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,802 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,609 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 5,471 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,369 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North - South's 81.8% 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 80.2% 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 44,197 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 155.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Clyde North - South was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Clyde North - South has seen around 1,299 new homes approved each year, with 6,498 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 693 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.5 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $326,000. Additionally, $61.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

Relative to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - South shows 496.0% higher new home approvals (per person), offering buyers greater choice. This is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity consists of 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 16 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections show Clyde North - South adding 41,896 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Clyde North - South has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 46 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Verve Clyde North, Clyde Creek Precinct, Halcyon Evergreen, and Stockland Evergreen, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Clyde North - South ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Clyde North - South possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and 4.3% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 14,058 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (83.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 18.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.2% of Clyde North - South's workforce compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. 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 4.3% and the labour force increased by 5.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.2 percentage points. This compares to Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.4%, the labour force expanded 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 - South. 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 - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Clyde North - South SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $57,152 while the average income stands at $63,483. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,867 (median) and $68,720 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Clyde North - South, between the 73rd and 77th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 51.1% of locals (13,751 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the region where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 20.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 70th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Clyde North - South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Clyde North - South, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.1% houses and 1.9% 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 - South was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 5.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (75.1%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Melbourne metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $410, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Clyde North - South's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

Clyde North - South features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 89.6% of all households, comprising 61.1% couples with children, 19.3% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.4%, with lone person households at 8.4% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 3.4 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Clyde North - South shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Clyde North - South significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 35.0% 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 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (17.0%) and certificates (17.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.4% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 88 active transport stops operating within Clyde North - South, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 2,504 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 238 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 18.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 357 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Clyde North - South's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Clyde North - South, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~13,589 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 5.6% and 4.5% of residents, respectively, while 84.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 5.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,375 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Clyde North - South 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 - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 52.6% of its population born overseas and 58.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Clyde North - South is Christianity, which makes up 33.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 14.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Clyde North - South are Other, comprising 30.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Indian, comprising 16.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and Australian, comprising 13.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 4.0% of Clyde North - South (vs 0.8% regionally), Filipino at 3.8% (vs 1.3%) and Samoan at 1.0% (vs 0.3%).

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

At 30 years, Clyde North - South's median age is materially younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - South has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (23.1%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (5.4%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging is evident, with the median age advancing from 29 to 30 years. Notable shifts include the 5 to 14 age group growing from 16.6% to 18.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 8.0% to 10.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 23.9% to 16.8% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 13.1% to 9.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Clyde North - South. The 35 to 44 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 118%, adding 7,323 residents to reach 13,526.