Clyde Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Clyde Compares
Clyde vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Clyde | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,152 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $401 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,095 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 30 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3978 covers Clyde, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 48 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Casey.
According to the 2021 Census, Clyde has a population of 11,177 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $2,152, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 89 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Clyde includes a median weekly rent of $401, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,095, with 3,538 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clyde scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Clyde include Clyde Secondary College, Clyde Creek Primary School and Clyde Primary School.
Clyde is part of the Casey - South statistical area in Victoria.
Clyde Details
| Postcode | 3978 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 11,177 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,152/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $981/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $401 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,095 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 40.2 km² |
| Population Density | 278/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,538 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 89 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.132 |
| Longitude | 145.327 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Casey - South |
| Local Government | Casey |
| Federal Electorate | Holt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,021 (27.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,143 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,151 (46.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,458 (13.0%) |
| 65+ years | 408 (3.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 855 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 402 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 342 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 161 (1.4%) |
| Cancer | 111 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 56 (0.5%) |
| Dementia | 12 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 39 (1.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 921 (26.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,859 (53.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 667 (19.1%) |
Schools in Clyde
Suburbs Near Clyde
Same Postcode (3978)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.