The Story of Clyde

Clyde Time Line

How Clyde got its name

Facts about Clyde

The story
behind this websi
te

(Map) Where is Clyde?

NEW (Map) Clyde 2009

Clyde School No 3664 History

 

 

 



Facts about Clyde

(Census 2006 & Australian Property Monitors)

Distance from Melbourne CBD
  48km (29.7 miles)
Approximate size for this postcode
  79.4 km²
Total of population in this postcode in year 2006
  1225 people
Families
  333
Total Properties
  432
Workforce
  632
Average age persons in 2006 was
  38 years old
Average Income
  $494 per week
Average Rent
  $119 per week
Percentage of employable people
  51%
People in Clyde born in Australia
  75%
Ancestors were mostly from
  Australia
Major Industries being
  agriculture, forestry & fishing
Majority of workers being
  Managers 20%
Family Statistics

  Registered Marriage 58%,
De Facto 8%, Single 32%
Religions in Clyde


  Catholic 30%, No Religion, 24%
Anglican 22%, Uniting Church 8 %,
Presbyterian & Reformed 8%

What about the first Clyde?

The River Clyde is a major river in western Scotland, navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow. It is the third longest river in Scotland and was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire.


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