Median house price
$1.29M
+16% change
SA · Charles Sturt Council
West Croydon, 5008
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,570
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.5%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,767/wk
Employment rate
62.6%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,290,000
Languages at home
31.2%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Charles Sturt Council, West Croydon is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses and trains covering longer trips across the wider area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
West Croydon snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$535/wk
Houses $625 · Units $490
Population (ERP)
4,570
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.8%
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
#34
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
65th
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
- 52.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 22% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1851st in Australia
- State rank
- 152nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #34 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #118 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $625
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $535
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,290,000
- Median price change
- +16.4%
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
4,570(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +6.5% over 5 years · 64th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +6.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +35
- Change in 5 years
- +281
- 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 (~4,850), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,242
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,767
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 98 of 1,676
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,348 / 153 / 68 (+ 11 other)
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 267
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 236
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 137 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 160
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -28.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental26
- Other Theft68
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle19
- Theft From Shop74
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
- Schools within 2 km
- 4 (4 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,043
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 65th
School list
- Australian Islamic College AdelaideCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 589 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Kilkenny Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 450 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishSecondary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 487 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1024 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 324 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Challa Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 251 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Allenby Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1062 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 392 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Whitefriars SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 603 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 223 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Kilkenny Preschool19 Jane StreetPreschools
- Kilkenny PS Intensive English Lang Centre19 Jane StreetSpecialist Facilities
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 Port Rd - North side
- Stop 15 Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 18 Torrens Rd - South side
- West Croydon Railway Station
- Zone B Adelaide Secondary School of English
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
111 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 fast food · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 36 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 40 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 25/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.47
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.94
Food & drink(2)
- Krispy KremeFast food
561 Port Road, West Croydon
- Challa Gardens HotelPub
337 Torrens Road
Community(4)
- RSLCommunity centre
- Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishSchool
- Australian Islamic College (Adelaide)School
22A Cedar Avenue, West Croydon
- One care support servicesSocial Centre
Health & services(3)
- Dr RosenthalMedical clinic
- West Croydon Family Dental CareMedical clinic
289 Torrens Road
- Veterinary
499 Port Road
Sport & outdoors(44)
- Carnarvon ReservePark
- Eileen Harris ReservePark
- M.J. McInerney ReservePark
- Park
- Playground (3)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (36)
Transport(10)
9 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(20)
- Sip n SaveAlcohol
- Alternative
- Bbq
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking
- Joy of Flora CafeCafe;Catering
10 Rosetta Street, West Croydon
- SoftwoodsDoityourself
- Drinking water (2)
- Amusement WorxElectronics
287 Torrens Road, West Croydon
- Jade HairHairdresser
243 Torrens Road
- TP Thai MassageMassage
- Parking (18)
- Parking Space
- OTR West CroydonPetrol station
561 Port Road, West Croydon
- Picnic Table (2)
- St Elias Antiochian Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (4)
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Pregnancy Advisory Centre (1.8 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)
- 145
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.7
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· 45 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling33 KINGSLEY AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Partial demolition and alterations to the existing outbuilding44 KINGSLEY AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Partial demolition to the rear of the existing dwelling, with a dwelling addition and verandah to the rear, and a carport to the side of the existing dwelling.63 EUSTON TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
July 2026
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling7 RALPH AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of the existing dwelling4 MARION ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
June 2026
- Land Division - two into three Community Titled allotments225 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;227 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling17 CAVENDISH ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling, including a verandah, and carport to the side11 BLANFORD ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Garage to left hand side of dwelling54 KINGSLEY AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Alteration and addition with associated verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling.93 ROBERT ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling47 ROWELL CR WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Replace existing verandah1 CARNARVON PDE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated tree -Palm tree from the front of the property.43 HENRY ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached dwelling5 CARNARVON PDE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling43 REYNELL ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition to the rear of an existing dwelling including two carports, a verandah, swimming pool and associated safety features105 ROBERT ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah37 BLANFORD ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Removal of Significant tree from the rear of the property.69 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including addition to the rear, garage and alfresco under the main roof and replace the front verandah.4 CARNARVON PDE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- 1.3 metres high Picket fence to the front of the dwelling45 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- FRONT FENCE54 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 25019963- amendment to external colors and materials of front facade54 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- NEW FRONT FENCE53 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Redevelopment of the existing Challa Gardens hotel by demolition of existing hotel, ancillary structures and temporary gaming room and replacement with two storey hotel building (total height of 9.6 metres) with dining, beer garden, sports bar, gaming room, function room and drive through bottle shop with associated carparking and landscaping with no change to existing General and Hotel Licence or the Gaming Machine Licence.325 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;327 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;329 -335 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;337 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling including a carport and shed to the side52 HENRY ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Construction of an ancillary accommodation and outbuilding (garage) fronting Brown Street.56 CEDAR AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
April 2026
- Masonry fence to front property boundary4 CARLYLE AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Demolition of existing single-storey addition, including lean-to, verandah and shed, construction of new dwelling alterations and additions, carport, outbuilding and swimming pool and associated safety barrier37 BROWN ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)27 HURTLE ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Installation of shade structure located within the carpark area599 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling72 EUSTON TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling37 REYNELL ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences13 HILDA ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- three (3) single storey dwellings to be undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust33 REYNELL ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation37 MARGARET AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Partial change in land use to light industry, incorporating 229m² outbuilding and carport to existing dwelling83 EUSTON TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two single storey dwellings and removal of two (2) regulated and two (2) significant trees58 ROSETTA ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
February 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling sited to the rear of the existing dwellings in a battle-axe arrangement with associated garaging for the existing Res 2 allotment225 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;227 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Mixed-use development comprising a two-storey building fronting Port Road with ground-floor commercial tenancy and three upper-level dwellings, and two rear residential flat buildings comprising 16 dwellings (total 19 dwellings) with associated carports, driveways, landscaping581 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;583 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;585 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling63 EUSTON TCE WEST 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
Heritage
471 heritage places
- Dwelling32 Aroona Road WEST CROYDONLocal heritage
- Former Croydon Primary School22A Cedar Avenue WEST CROYDONLocal heritage
- Former West Croydon Baptist Church38-40 Rosetta Street WEST CROYDONLocal heritage
- Former shop and dwelling54 William Street WEST CROYDONLocal heritage
- Gelland War MemorialRowell Crescent & Miell Street Corner WEST CROYDONLocal heritage
- Home Unit6/ 79 Euston Terrace WEST CROYDENContributory item
- Shop and dwelling27 Blanford Street WEST CROYDONLocal heritage
- Shops & Dwelling8-16 Rosetta Street WEST CROYDONContributory item
- Community Centre2 Brown Street WEST CROYDONContributory item
- Community Centre68 Day Terrace WEST 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 19.8%Labor 80.2%
11.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- West CroydonLabor 80.4% · Coalition 19.6% TPP (2025)0.0 km away
- Kilkenny (Adelaide)Labor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- CroydonLabor 79.6% · Coalition 20.4% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Croydon ParkLabor 75.5% · Coalition 24.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Kilkenny NorthLabor 76.8% · Coalition 23.2% TPP (2025)1.3 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)
- 7/10
- 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
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