Clyde North - South
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is approximately 27,805 as of August 2025. This represents an increase of 13,003 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,802. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 24,715 in June 2024 and validated new addresses of 5,283 since the Census date. The population density is 1,415 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Clyde North - South's growth rate of 87.8% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.6%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 80.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

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 utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Clyde North - South is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas. The area is expected to increase by 44,197 persons by 2041, recording a total gain of 147.5% over the 17-year period.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 6,498 homes were approved, with a further 412 approved in FY-26 so far. 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.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $401,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, $61.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North - South records 496.0% more development activity per person, indicating ample choice for buyers and significant developer interest in the area. New development consists of 91.0% detached dwellings and 9.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 16 people per approval, Clyde North - South reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain 41,001 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of a given area is significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 43 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Verve Clyde North, Clyde Creek Precinct Structure Plan, Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road Intersection Upgrade, and Stockland Evergreen. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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The labour market in Clyde North - South demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Clyde North - South has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.3%, having seen a 3.0% employment growth over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 11,912 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is higher than Greater Melbourne's at 76.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (18.3% compared to the regional level of 12.0%), retail trade (15.2%), and construction (9.5%). Professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.2% of the workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force by 4.4%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and unemployment rose by 0.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clyde North - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 data for financial year 2022 shows Clyde North - South had a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $60,959. This was lower than the national averages of $54,892 (median) and $73,761 (average) for Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.16%, median income is estimated at approximately $61,473 and average income at $68,372. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Clyde North - South ranked between the 73rd and 78th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that 51.1% of locals (14,208 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, reflecting a pattern seen in the region where 32.8% fall into this income range. 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, comprised 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clyde North - South was at 5.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 75.1% and rented ones at 19.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Clyde North - South was recorded at $410, compared to Melbourne metro's $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 account for 89.6% of all households, consisting of couples with children (61.1%), couples without children (19.3%), and single parent families (8.1%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.4%, with lone person households at 8.4% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is 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 notably higher educational attainment 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 17.0% and certificates at 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. The area's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,836 students. Clyde North - South has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1063). All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (6.6 places per 100 residents vs 15.4 regionally).

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 different routes that together facilitate 2,350 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as good, with residents on average located 323 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, an average of 335 trips are made across all routes, which equates 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 shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately half (50%) of its total population (~13,902 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.6% and 4.5% of residents respectively. 84.8% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 76.4%. As of 2016, 4.9% (1,351 people) of Clyde North-South's population is aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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 population where 52.6% were born overseas, with 58.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 33.4%. The category 'Other' is substantially overrepresented at 14.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 6.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (30.8%), Indian (16.6%), and Australian (13.8%). Notably, Sri Lankan (4.0%) and Filipino (3.8%) groups have higher representation than 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 younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and 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 residents aged 55-64 (5.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the age group 5-14 has grown from 16.6% to 18.7%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 21.0% to 23.1%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 23.9% to 17.8%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 13.1% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Clyde North - South's age profile will change significantly, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand substantially, increasing by 7,188 people (270%) from 2,660 to 9,849.