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

Clyde North - South's population was approximately 26,910 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 12,108 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,802. The growth is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 24,609 in June 2024 and an additional 5,471 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 1,369 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 81.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 80.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 for areas not covered by this data. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 44,197 persons, reflecting a total gain of 155.7%.

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 approximately 1,299 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 6,498 homes were approved, with an additional 662 approved so far in FY-26. Each year, around 2.5 people move to the area per new home constructed, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for these new homes is $326,000. This financial year has seen $61.9 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - South shows 496.0% higher new home approvals per person. The area's new building activity is dominated by detached houses (91.0%) and townhouses or apartments (9.0%), sustaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. There are approximately 16 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Clyde North - South is projected to add 41,896 residents by 2041. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 46 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Verve Clyde North, Clyde Creek Precinct, Halcyon Evergreen, and Stockland Evergreen. The following list details projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Clyde North - South well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Clyde North-South has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 6.5%.

As of September 2025, 13,963 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Melbourne's and workforce participation at 82.7%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Approximately 18.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services are under-represented at 5.2%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5% and labour force by 7.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Clyde North - South SA2 is $57,152 and average income is $63,483. This is lower than national averages of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $61,867 and average income $68,720, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Clyde North - South rank between the 73rd and 77th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 51.1% of locals (13,751 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category. High housing costs consume 20.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 70th percentile nationally. 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 in Clyde North - South, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde North - South was at 5.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (75.1%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, above Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Clyde North - South's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 89.6% of all households, including 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%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which 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 is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 35.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 24.6% in the SA3 area and 29.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 17.0% and certificates for 17.9%.

Educational participation is 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

Clyde North-South has 88 active public transport stops, all bus services. These are served by six routes, facilitating 2,504 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 238 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

In 2021 Census data, 18.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency averages 357 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per stop.

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

Clyde North-South's health outcomes show excellent results, as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 50% of the total population (~13,589 people) have private health cover, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.6% and 4.5% of residents respectively. A total of 84.8% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 5.1% (1,375 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Clyde North-South are particularly strong and align with national rankings for 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 has a diverse population with 52.6% born overseas and 58.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 33.4%. The 'Other' category stands out at 14.7%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' leads with 30.8%, followed by Indian (16.6%) and Australian (13.8%), all exceeding regional averages. Notably, Sri Lankan (4.0%), Filipino (3.8%), and Samoan (1.0%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.8%, 1.3%, and 0.3% respectively.

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

Clyde North-South's median age is 30 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North-South has a higher proportion of 35-44 year-olds (23.1%) but fewer 55-64 year-olds (5.4%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, demographic aging is evident with the median age increasing from 29 to 30 years. Notable shifts include the 5-14 age group growing from 16.6% to 18.9%, and the 45-54 cohort rising from 8.0% to 10.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 23.9% to 16.8%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 13.1% to 9.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 35-44 age group projected to grow by 118%, adding 7,323 residents to reach a total of 13,526.