Crime and safety analysis based on 292 blocks and 33,149 residents. SEIFA score 1100 (low disadvantage)
Total crime rate 2,492 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 249. Property crime: 1 in 61.
Is Clyde North safe? Yes, definitively. This is one of the safest suburbs analysed, with total crime at just 2,492 per 100,000 people. Crime still varies 22 times across blocks, but the overall safety profile is genuinely strong. Families seeking authentic safety should seriously consider this suburb.
The highest-crime streets are Arcola Street, Aegean Street, Barossa Drive, Cavern Boulevard, Chiffon Grove, and Boysenberry Close. Even these hotspots average just 3,857 offences per 100,000 people. Violent crime reaches 461 per 100,000 and property crime 1,840 per 100,000. These are genuinely safe by any absolute standard. No Australian suburb exceeds single-digit violent crime rates. Clyde North's highest-crime streets are safer than most suburbs' safest streets.
The safest residential streets are Manton Road, Ceduna Road, Meyer Crescent, O'Connor Avenue, Fitzwilliam Circuit, and Corbett Street. These areas average 1,619 offences per 100,000. Violent crime is 214 per 100,000 and property crime just 697 per 100,000. This represents exceptional safety for any residential suburb. Children can play outdoors. Residents report genuine security.
The 22x variation is noteworthy within Clyde North but trivial compared to other suburbs analysed. Commercial blocks are 2.4 times more dangerous than residential areas, but even the commercial areas remain safe by broader standards. There are no true crime hotspots in Clyde North.
Clyde North has 33,149 residents, SEIFA of 1,100, and weekly income of $2,160. Public housing is 0%, and welfare dependency is 11.9%. Renters comprise 20%, suggesting strong owner-occupation and stability. Overseas-born parents are 73%, reflecting significant cultural diversity. This is a growing, prosperous, safe, diverse suburb.
For buyers, Clyde North is a standout choice for families prioritising safety. Even the highest-crime streets are safe. Property crime is minimal. Violent crime is rare. This suburb delivers genuine residential security without compromise. The combination of safety, growth, diversity, and affordability makes it exceptional.
| Category | Clyde North | VIC Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 402 | 1,200 |
| Property crime | 1,644 | 4,000 |
| Drug offences | 81 | 700 |
| Public order | 51 | 1,000 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Clyde North |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 0.0% |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| Welfare dependent | 11.9% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 1100 |
| Median household income | $2,160/wk |
Source: ABS Census 2021.
Low crime does not always mean high growth. Some of the safest suburbs in Australia have underperformed for a decade. The relationship is more complex than most buyers assume.
The full Clyde North report includes block-level growth forecasts, AVM valuations, and the specific streets where values are moving fastest.
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