Clyde North - North

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 32. Children under 15 make up 29.5% of the population, which is far above the national average of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over are far less common at 6.5%.

A huge 52.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Indian (18.5%), English (15.2%), and Australian (14.3%).

More than half the community (54%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. While English is the most common, Punjabi and Hindi are also widely spoken.

Religious affiliation is high here, with only 19.1% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism (12.8%) and Buddhism (11.3%) are significant alongside Christianity.

The community is highly qualified, with 35.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. A far higher proportion of residents completed Year 12 compared to the rest of Australia.

Typical weekly household income is $2,288, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 28.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Residents are in good health, with only 17.2% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also among the lowest at 2.5%.

Reflecting the high number of children, 41.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national average of 26.3%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas at 8.8%.

The First Nations population is small, numbering 45 people. This group is far younger than the state and national typical age of 24, with a typical age of just 14.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. Nearly 80% of families are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.6%) and large homes, with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,300, which is higher than most areas.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, and the 11-minute walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most similar areas.

This is a highly mobile community, with 73.1% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national rate of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.1% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very advantaged, ranking 8 out of 10 overall. It has seen massive population growth since 2021, rising by 28.3%, which is far above the state average of 8.0%.

The area receives 875mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Victorian average of 510mm. Maximum temperatures are slightly lower than in most other areas.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or school, the area is not very walkable for other needs. Only 24.3% of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries, far below the state average of 74.0%.