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 28,012 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 13,210 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,802. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 24,725 in June 2024 and an additional 5,341 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,425 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 89.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader regionally. Interstate migration contributed approximately 80.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041 based on these aggregations. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Clyde North - South in the top 10 percent of national areas. The area is expected to increase by 44,197 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 145.6% 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 approximately 1,299 new home approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 6,498 homes were approved, with an additional 623 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 2.5 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $326,000. In terms of commercial activity, $61.9 million in approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North-South shows 496.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (91.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 9.0%, sustaining the area's suburban identity dominated by family homes suited to buyers seeking space. As of now, 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 40,794 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Clyde North - South has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 47 projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones include Verve Clyde North, Clyde Creek Precinct, Halcyon Evergreen, and Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those 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 was estimated at 6.5%. As of September 2025, 13,963 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Melbourne's. Workforce participation is high at 76.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 5.2% compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5%, labour force by 7.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne's employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Victorian employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment 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, although this is a simple 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 2022 shows that Clyde North - South SA2 has lower income compared to national averages. The median income is $54,808 while the average stands at $60,959. In contrast, Greater Melbourne's median income is $54,892 and the average is $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Clyde North - South SA2 would be approximately $61,473 (median) and $68,372 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Clyde North - South SA2 rank highly nationally, between the 73rd and 77th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 51.1% of locals (14,314 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 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

In Clyde North - South, as per the latest Census, 98.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Melbourne's metropolitan area, where 91.5% of dwellings are houses and 8.5% are other types. Home ownership in Clyde North - South stood at 5.2%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 75.1% and rented ones accounting for 19.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, surpassing Melbourne's metro average of $1,950. Weekly rent in Clyde North - South averaged at $410, higher than Melbourne's metro figure of $386. Nationally, Clyde North - South's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 constitute 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 account for 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, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

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

Clyde North - South has a higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than broader benchmarks. 35.0% of its residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 24.6% in the SA3 area and 29.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (17.0%) and certificates (17.9%).

Educational participation is high in the area, 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 low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Clyde North-South has 41 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four distinct routes that together facilitate 2,350 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to these services, with an average distance of 323 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 335 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 57 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

Clyde North - South demonstrates excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 50% (~14,006 people), below the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma (5.6%) and mental health issues (4.5%). Notably, 84.8% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 76.4%. Seniors aged 65+ constitute 4.9% of the population (~1,361 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Despite this, senior health outcomes warrant particular attention due to their strength.

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 one of the most diverse populations in Australia, with 52.6% born overseas and 58.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 33.4%. However, the percentage identifying as 'Other' is significantly higher at 14.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 6.5%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other', Indian, and Australian are the top three groups, with percentages of 30.8%, 16.6%, and 13.8% respectively. Notably, Sri Lankan (4.0%), Filipino (3.8%), and Samoan (1.0%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

Clyde North-South's median age at 30 years is notably younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North-South has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (23.1%) but fewer aged 55-64 (5.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 5-14 age group has increased from 16.6% to 18.7%, while the 35-44 cohort has risen from 21.0% to 23.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 23.9% to 17.8%, and the 0-4 group has dropped from 13.1% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates that Clyde North-South's age profile will undergo significant changes, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand substantially by 7,168 people (267%), growing from 2,680 to 9,849.