Median house price
$1.56M
+12% change
SA · Charles Sturt Council
Croydon, 5008
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,315
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.6%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,854/wk
Employment rate
63.1%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,560,000
Languages at home
28.9%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Croydon is a well-connected smaller community in Charles Sturt Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses and trains covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Croydon snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Houses $500 · Units $455
Population (ERP)
1,315
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#112
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
56th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.2/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3546th in Australia
- State rank
- 370th in SA
- Peer rank
- #112 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #268 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $455
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,560,000
- Median price change
- +12.4%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,315(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +6.6% over 5 years · 64th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +6.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +81
- Growth rank in SA
- 64th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,400), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,220
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,854
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 501
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,985
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 398 / 44 / 28
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 94
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 69
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 49 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 160
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental19
- Other Theft11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Theft From Motor Vehicle12
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,020
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 56th
School list
- Australian Islamic College AdelaideCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 589 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishSecondary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 487 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 223 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Allenby Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1062 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 392 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Kilkenny Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 450 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Bowden Brompton Community SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 145 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Brompton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1024 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 324 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1105 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Warriappendi Secondary SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 752 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 100 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Croydon Railway Station
- Croydon Railway Station
- Stop 10 Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 15 South Rd - West side
- Stop 9 Port Rd - North side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
73 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 cafes · 2 playgrounds · 14 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 19/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 4.1
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.1
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.28
Food & drink(5)
- Billy's TableCafe
- Crave Specialty CoffeeCafe
15a Elizabeth Street
- Lollipops Playland and CafeCafe
- Queen Street CafeCafe
- Willow BendCafe
22 Elizabeth Street
Health & services(2)
- Dellamalva DentalDentist
- Croydon Medical CentreMedical clinic
219 Torrens Road
Sport & outdoors(21)
- Queen Street PilatesGym
- Croydon Playground ReservePark
- Day Terrace ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Playground (2)
- Swimming pool (14)
Transport(5)
4 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(19)
- Hype and SeekAntiques
3 Elizabeth Street, Croydon
- Old Mother's CupboardAntiques
- Bbq
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- SalvosCharity
Unit 8 449 Port Road, Croydon
- VinniesCharity
449 Port Road, Croydon
- Drinking water
- Her Name Was NolaFurniture
- Curious OrangeHairdresser
- Hair on Queen StreetHairdresser
- Show PonyHairdresser
- Parking (12)
- Parking Space (5)
- Podiatrist
- ExelooPublic toilets
- Shelter (2)
- OfficeworksStationery
449-459 Port Road, Croydon
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Pregnancy Advisory Centre (2.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 42
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 17 proposals
August 2026
- Carport to the rear of the existing dwelling6 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling9 HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
July 2026
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, ground floor alterations and additions including boundary walls, verandah extension, front fence and swimming pool with associated safety barrier and landscaping34 EUSTON TCE CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and spa16 DAY TCE CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Swimming pool with associated safety features to be located at the rear of the existing dwelling7 CEDAR AV CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling70 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling28 HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
May 2026
- Alterations to the existing amenities building to upgrade the toilets and create a meeting room4A WILLIAM ST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling9 HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah and shed sited to the rear of the existing dwelling18 HARRIET ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the associated dwelings25 THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
February 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers7A THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
January 2026
- Removal of significant tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) from the rear of the dwelling.17 HURTLE ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier located at the rear of the property.31 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling47 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Solar Photovoltaic Panels (roof mounted) - 14 x solar panels on tilt-up frame to roof of existing buildingLOT 11 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Proposed carport to the Northwestern side of the existing dwelling.13 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation and alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling.429 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Restoration of the church roof including: - repointing the ridge capping - repairing the lead flashing - cleaning the roof tiles and replacing any damaged tiles - repairing the original church bell - restoring and painting the timber fascias under the gutters - reconstruction of the original stone cross at the west end of the roof that was damaged and removed 8 years ago4A WILLIAM ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming Pool and Safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling24 DAY TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
September 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling16 ELLEN ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
August 2025
- Variation to Development Application 252/1864/19 - Change of use from two dwellings to single occupancy dwelling and 60 square metre shop at 32 Elizabeth Street and single occupancy dwelling and 40 square metre shop at 34 Elizabeth Street - Vary Condition 7 in regard to operational hours - Condition 7 to alter from 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday to Sunday to 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday with production hours from 5:00am for one person only32 -34 ELIZABETH ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
July 2025
- Proposed additions and alterations to the existing dwelling, including construction of an outbuilding, replacement of roof sheeting and gutters, new verandah structure to the front elevation, and facade upgrades.34 THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling34 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Four two storey detached dwellings (each with 2 bedrooms) in a terrace arrangement15 ST LAWRENCE AV CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Replacement carport for unit one and twoUNIT 1 2A KING ST CROYDON SA 5008;UNIT 2 2A KING ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Demolition of rear lean to of existing dwelling and construction of single storey dwelling addition including a garage, separate detached garage, front and secondary street fencing and swimming pool with associated safety barriers36 THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling9 DARTMOUTH ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling13 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
May 2025
- Alterations and additions to the side of the existing dwelling (ensuite)11 ST LAWRENCE AV CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Partial demolition, dwelling alterations and addition21 ELIZABETH ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling21 HURTLE ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
March 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling, ancillary swimming pool and associated safety fencing15A HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Carport12 BEDFORD ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
January 2025
- Verandah sited at the rear of the dwelling4 EUSTON TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Removal of two Regulated trees Corymbia maculata - Spotted Gum and Eucalyptus scoparia – Willow Gum sited to the rear of the existing dwelling5A HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition located to the side and rear boundary with a portion located on the north-western boundary for a length of 13 metres and height of 3 metres and on the north-eastern boundary for a length of 5.96 metres and height ranging from 2.4 to 3 metres and associated outbuilding to the rear.429 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Conversion of existing detached garage to ancillary accommodation (retrospective)32 DAY TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling14 DAY TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah rear of dwelling11 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building comprising three dwellings with associated carparking and landscaping - staged application (Stage 1 - Footings and earthworks and Stage 2 - Remainder of works4A SCOTIA ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
November 2024
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling19 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
October 2024
- Partial demolition, internal and external alterations including new Port Road canopy to existing service trade premises483 -485 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterartions to the rear of the existing dwelling and replacement of verandah.13 WILLIAM ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksPort Road, Port Rd01 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
348 heritage places
- House33 Princes Street CROYDONLocal heritage
- Shop & Dwelling15 Elizabeth Street CROYDONContributory item
- Shops12-22 Elizabeth Street CROYDONContributory item
- Shops & Dwelling2-10 Elizabeth Street CROYDONContributory item
- Shops & Dwelling1-5 Elizabeth Street CROYDONContributory item
- St Barnabas Anglican Church and Hall4a William Street CROYDONLocal heritage
- Ground Home Unit Only1/ 17 Euston Terrace CROYDONContributory item
- Ground Home Unit Only2/ 17 Euston Terrace CROYDONContributory item
- Home Unit20 Day Terrace CROYDONContributory item
- Home Unit21 Day Terrace CROYDONContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
- Member of Parliament
- Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,436
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.1 km away).
Coalition 20.6%Labor 79.4%
10.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CroydonLabor 79.6% · Coalition 20.4% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- West CroydonLabor 80.4% · Coalition 19.6% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Allenby Gardens (Adelaide)Labor 72.8% · Coalition 27.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Croydon ParkLabor 75.5% · Coalition 24.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Renown ParkLabor 80.2% · Coalition 19.9% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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