Clyde

The community is far younger than the national average, with just 3.5% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 are very common here, making up 27.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Clyde is very diverse, with 43.5% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Victorian average. Indian and Filipino ancestry are prominent, with India being the most common country of birth outside Australia at 15.8%.

Language diversity is high, and 45.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 11.1% of the population.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, with only 29% of residents reporting no religion. This is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 71% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national average. A little above a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $2,152 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than usual, with the typical resident earning $981 weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 18.3% of people, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Only 2.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 40.1% of people caring for children, far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in other areas, at 6.8%.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state average. Unemployment for this group is 0.0%, well below the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, who make up 70.1% of families. This leads to larger households, with an average of 3.1 people per home.

The suburb is dominated by large detached houses, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms. These homes are often expensive to maintain, as the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,095, which is much higher than in most areas.

Car use is essential, with 63% of people driving to work and only 1.1% of homes having no vehicle. While there are several bus routes, a walk to the nearest stop can take 34 minutes.

The area has seen massive growth, with 82% of people moving here in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 15.9% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 77.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

Clyde is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.7, far below the state average. While most people can walk to a park, very few can reach groceries or health services within 15 minutes.