Clyde North

VIC 3978 • Greater Melbourne

31,681
Population (2021)
$47,892
Median Income
29.38 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
Growth AreaFirst-Home BuyersNew EstatesYoung Families

About Clyde North

Clyde North is Melbourne's fastest-growing suburb, its population exploding from 8,000 to over 31,000 in just five years as estates transform former farmland 47 kilometres southeast of the CBD. Though rail access requires travelling to nearby Cranbourne, the suburb has attracted young families seeking affordable land and modern homes in the Casey growth corridor.

Life here is defined by new beginnings—contemporary homes, establishing schools, and communities forming in real time. Shopping is improving with the Selandra Rise Town Centre, while parks and playgrounds arrive in each estate. The population skews young and multicultural, with Indian and Sri Lankan communities particularly prominent. Clyde North attracts first-home buyers and young families seeking house-and-land packages, accepting longer commutes in exchange for new homes with space to grow.

Clyde North falls under postcode 3978 and is governed by Casey Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Berwick (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
3978
Urban Area
Hallam - Berwick - Pearcedale
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.10°, 145.36°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
29.38 km²
Elevation
44m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Linsell Blvd & Selandra Blvd Clyde North 3978 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
30 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.1%

3 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,156
Census 2021
31,681
288.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,536
Income 2021
$47,892
12.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,573
Born Overseas 16,073

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 5,771
  • 2. Sri Lanka 2,504
  • 3. Philippines 926
  • 4. Afghanistan 765
  • 5. New Zealand 752
  • 6. England 554
  • 7. Mauritius 357
  • 8. Pakistan 332
  • 9. South Africa 287
  • 10. China 228

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 5,822
Australian 5,172
English 5,091
Sri Lankan 1,579
Filipino 1,239
Scottish 1,052
Irish 1,019
Chinese 952
Italian 748
German 463

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,857
Both parents born in Australia
22,359
Both parents born overseas
2,339
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.5%
No Religion
21.3%
Hinduism
12.2%
Sikhism
10.2%
Buddhism
8.2%
Islam
7.6%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
3,611 (11.4%)
5-14 years
5,589 (17.6%)
15-19 years
1,581 (5.0%)
20-24 years
1,786 (5.6%)
25-34 years
6,305 (19.9%)
35-44 years
6,591 (20.8%)
45-54 years
2,977 (9.4%)
55-64 years
1,576 (5.0%)
65-74 years
1,093 (3.5%)
75-84 years
496 (1.6%)
85+ years
77 (0.2%)

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