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Clyde North

29 km²

A young and diverse population defines Clyde North, where the typical resident is just 30 years old. It is a rapidly growing community of families, with children under 15 making up 29% of the population, far above the national figure. Over half of the residents were born overseas, creating a multicultural area where many speak a language other than English at home. This blend of young families and global backgrounds creates a distinct, high-growth character in the outer suburbs of Melbourne.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

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The area is far younger than the state and national average, with a very low proportion of seniors. This is reflected in the high number of children and a typical age of 30, making it one of the youngest areas in the region.

Clyde North is exceptionally multicultural, with 50.7% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.

The community is well-qualified, with a bachelor's degree or higher held by 32% of adults, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also much higher than most areas, with the typical weekly amount at $921.

Residents are generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health conditions compared to the state and national averages.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 41.5% of people providing this care, far above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is well below the national average.

There are 144 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household and personal incomes are well above those seen across Victoria and Australia.

Homes here are large, with 3.3 people per household, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the area's young population, as 76.2% of families are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 93.7% having three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are a little above the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 90.2% are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

This is a highly transient community, with 76.1% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion than in most areas.

Employment rates are far above the national average, and 62.8% of the population are employed full-time. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

While most residents can easily walk to a park or a public transport stop, the area is far less walkable for daily needs. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.

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