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VIC · Maroondah Council

Croydon South, 3136

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,799

Growth (1 yr)

+0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.6%

Median age

38

Median income

$1,876/wk

Employment rate

63.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,025,000

Languages at home

15.5%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Gujarati

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

66.6/100
Good

Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
  • Cycling
What Croydon South is known for: High desirability, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub, Cycling

Suburb profile

In Maroondah Council, Croydon South 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 a strong presence of young families throughout. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, plus community and employment, while schools and education, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Croydon South snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.02M

+11% change

Median rent

$580/wk

Population (ERP)

4,799

+0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.1%

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

#2

among Metro Melbourne · Emerging

Safety

40th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

55th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

68th

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
66.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
428th in Australia
State rank
170th in VIC
Peer rank
#2 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#126 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$580
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,025,000
Median price change
+10.8%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

4,799(June 2025)

+0.6% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 55th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.6%
5-year growth
+2.6%
Change in 1 year
+27
Change in 5 years
+120
Growth rank in VIC
55th 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 (~4,950), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,759
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,876
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
75 of 1,840
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
63.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,622 / 135 / 7

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 (2026)
203
Against the person
46
Against property
97
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 103 residents
State safety percentile
39.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-27.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage18
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle28
  • C32 Drug Possession17
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order29
  • Other Crimes Against The Person17

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,048
Median ICSEA percentile
68th
School list
  • Croydon Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Dorset Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1034 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Tinternvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1062 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 328 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Tintern GrammarCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 985 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early LearningBayswater Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Belmont Rd/Bayswater Rd
  • Central Ave/Bayswater Rd
  • Eastfield Rd/Bayswater Rd
  • Eastfield Rd/Bayswater Rd
  • Thurleigh Ave/Bayswater Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

139 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

8 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 7 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options — 19 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 15 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
91/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.42
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.99
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.15
Food & drink(19)
  • Bakery

    510 Dorset Road

  • Eastfield PatisserieBakery

    3 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Goldeluck's BakeryBakery

    15 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Cafe

    43 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Eastfield Coffee Co.Cafe

    35 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Bubba PizzaFast food

    111 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Captain Kitchen Kebab & FishFast food

    484 Dorset Road, Croydon South

  • Dorset Heights Fish & ChipsFast food

    512 Dorset Road

  • Eastfield Traditional Fish & ChipsFast food

    9 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Knead it Pizza BarFast food

    17 The Mall

  • Wok All DayFast food

    504 Dorset Road

  • AngeletteRestaurant

    114 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

  • Fortune PalaceRestaurant

    1 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Indian LoungeRestaurant

    118 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

  • Jacky's NoodleRestaurant

    19 The Mall, Croydon South

  • My Little SiamRestaurant

    Unit Shop 1 476 Dorset Road

  • Pizza StackRestaurant

    Unit 2 476 Dorset Road, Croydon South

  • RowanosRestaurant

    122 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

  • Wok’dRestaurant

    Unit 3 476-479 Dorset Road, Croydon South

Shopping(7)
  • Eastfield Milk BarConvenience store

    11 The Mall, Croydon South

  • IGA XpressConvenience store

    13 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Milk BarConvenience store

    500 Dorset Road

  • Eastfield Natural FoodsSupermarket

    39-41 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Golden Triangle Asian GrocerySupermarket

    37 The Mall

Community(2)
  • Goodstart Early LearningKindergarten

    173-177 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

  • Croydon Special Developmental SchoolSchool

    71-95 Belmont Road East, Croydon South

Health & services(6)
  • Dr. Roland LimDentist

    496 Dorset Road

  • Elation DentalDentist

    111 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

  • Australian Cardiovascular SpecialistsMedical clinic

    21 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Merrindale Medical CentreMedical clinic

    516 Dorset Road

  • Eastfield PharmacyPharmacy

    23-27 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Merrindale PharmacyPharmacy

    514 Dorset Road

Sport & outdoors(28)
  • Croydon South ParkPark

    71 Belmont Road West, Croydon South

  • Gateway ReservePark

    2A The Gateway, Croydon South

  • Maroondah City CouncilPark

    12 Boronia Avenue, Croydon South

  • Olympus Drive ReservePark

    6A Woody Link, Croydon South

  • Park (9)
  • Shane Crescent ReservePark

    20-22 Shane Crescent, Croydon South

  • Woodland ParkPark

    44A Azarow Circuit, Croydon South

  • Belmont Park PlaygroundPlayground
  • Boronia Avenue PlaygroundPlayground
  • Clyde Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Shane Cresent Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Tarralla Creek Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • The Gateway PlaygroundPlayground
  • Woodland Park PlaygroundPlayground
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (5)
Transport(9)

9 bus stops

Other(31)
  • BottlemartAlcohol

    518-520 Dorset Road, Croydon South

  • Duncan'sAlcohol

    116 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

  • Maroondah Chiropractic & MyotherapyAlternative

    29-31 The Mall, Croydon South

  • Yellow Tailed Black CockatoosArtwork
  • Bbq
  • Bench (10)
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Animal AidCharity

    506 Dorset Road

  • Hahndorf's Fine ChocolatesChocolate

    482 Dorset Road, Croydon South

  • Fenix Hair StudioHairdresser

    17 Faraday Road, Croydon South

  • Hairdresser

    12 The Mall, Croydon South

  • LQ Hair and BeautyHairdresser

    498 Dorset Road, Croydon South

  • Industrial Tool SpecialistsHardware

    492 Dorset Road

  • BranchlineHobby

    490 Dorset Road

  • Cookware Brands Outlet ShopHouseware

    494 Dorset Road

  • Eastfield LaundromatLaundry

    5 The Mall, Croydon South

  • OzScopesOptician

    Unit 2 21 Research Drive

  • Parking (19)
  • Regency AquariumPet

    490 Dorset Road

  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Eastfield Gospel HallPlace of worship

    82 Eastfield Road, Croydon South

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Croydon South LPOPost office

    120 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

  • Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket (6)
  • Oak and HavenYes

    7 The Mall

  • Yes

    33 The Mall, Croydon South

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

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Croydon South ParkPark
  • Gateway ReservePark
  • Olympus Drive ReservePark
  • Shane Crescent ReservePark
  • Woodland ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
15

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

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Eastfield Gospel Hall

    82 Eastfield Road, Croydon South

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
7
Nearest hospital
Maroondah Hospital (2.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Australian Cardiovascular SpecialistsThe MallDoctor
  • Dr. Roland LimDorset RoadDentist
  • Eastfield PharmacyThe MallPharmacy
  • Elation DentalBayswater RoadDentist
  • Maroondah Chiropractic & MyotherapyThe MallAlternative
  • Merrindale Medical CentreDorset RoadDoctor
  • Merrindale PharmacyDorset RoadPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
198
Participants per 1,000 residents
41.3

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

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

122 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)
    5 BELMONT ROAD WEST CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    6 MARIANA AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    33 CENTRAL AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    2 BLOSSOM WALK CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Secondary consent amendment to relocate the boundary wall of warehouse 26 and associated reduction in the size of warehouse 26
    21-43 MERRINDALE DRIVE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Various alterations including retrospective approval for the garage, carport, deck, terrace and new sun room
    11 MARIANA AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    16 PLEASANT RISE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    30 MARIANA AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Various amendments to endorsed plans to include changes to Dwellings 1 and 2
    19 THURLEIGH AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    38 MARIANA AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following approved development)
    16 YVONNE AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a carport
    117-121 Merrindale DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    8 BORONIA AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application for a 2 lot subdivision (following approved development)
    39 Central AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Remove 1 tree
    1 Dappled WalkWithdrawn
  • Telecommunications facility (Tower)
    48-50 MERRINDALE DRIVE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Withdrawn
  • Construction of two (2) additional dwellings and vegetation removal
    14 OLYMPUS DRIVE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Lapsed

  • April 2021

  • Remove 2 Trees
    24 Shane CrescentNo permit required
  • Amendment to the garage wall height
    21 Thomas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Verandah
    44 Thomas StreetNo permit required
  • Construction of a vergola
    44 Thomas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works for a fence
    70-72 Long View RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to endorsed plans
    486 Dorset RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to endorsed plans to include a double carport at the rear and alter the internal layout
    21 The MallPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a pergola
    9A Central AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Written consent under Section 173 Agreement to construct deck outside of the building envelope
    5 Manifold CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Minor internal and external alterations to Dwelling 2
    26 Thomas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, construction of a garage and vegetation removal
    2 PARIS AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Install a Vergola
    44A Thomas StreetWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots following approved development
    12 Olympus DriveWithdrawn
  • First-floor extension comprising 1 dwelling above the existing retained ground-floor laundromat, associated works and a reduction in car parking requirements (associated with the laundromat) to zero
    5 THE MALL CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots following approved development
    17 Paris AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of an additional dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, associated vegetation removal and subdivision of the land into two lots.
    45 Homer AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a second double storey dwelling, subdivision of the land into 2 lots and associated vegetation removal
    6-8 THURLEIGH AVENUE CROYDON SOUTH 3136NOD issued by a delegate
  • Remove 1 tree
    118 Long View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)
    38 Belmont Road WestPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Front boundary fence
    6 Thomas StreetWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following approved development)
    20 Helen AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an additional double storey dwelling and subdivision of the land into 2 lots
    9 BELMONT ROAD WEST CROYDON SOUTH 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 2 trees
    5 Ulysses AvenueNo permit required

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Deakin
Member of Parliament
Matt GREGG (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
126,675
Turnout (2025)
94.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+2.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 47.2%Labor 52.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).

Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%

3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Croydon SouthLabor 54.9% · Coalition 45.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • TinternvaleLabor 57.6% · Coalition 42.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Croydon TownLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Ringwood East CentralLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • CroydonLabor 55.6% · Coalition 44.4% TPP (2025)2.4 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

More in Maroondah Council

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Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.