Clyde at a glance
Median house
$700,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
43.2k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Clyde.
The postcode for Clyde is 3978 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Clyde is $700,000.
Clyde (3978) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $700,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Clyde has roughly 43,202 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Clyde scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clyde's population at 43,202, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
43,202
Median age
30
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Clyde on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$700,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$406/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$700,000
$343,440
43,202
Median age: 30
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.02% (median rent $406/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 5.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.02%
Based on $700,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.22%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
867
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clyde.
Local schools for Clyde
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clyde Primary School
Clyde Secondary College
Clyde Creek Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Clyde.
- What is the median house price in Clyde?
- The median house price in Clyde, VIC 3978 is $700,000. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Clyde postcode?
- Clyde is in the 3978 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Clyde?
- Clyde is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3978. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clyde?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $406, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Clyde?
- There are 20 schools serving Clyde on this page, including Clyde Primary School, Clyde Secondary College, Clyde Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Clyde?
- Clyde has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clyde?
- Clyde is close to Cranbourne East, Junction Village, Clyde North, Devon Meadows, Five Ways.
- What is the population of Clyde?
- The population of Clyde is approximately 43,202 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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