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VIC · Maroondah Council

Croydon (Vic.), VIC, 3136

Current weather

11.6°CRain showers

91% humidity · 20.8 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.9° today · 5.6 mm rain

Desirability index

60/100

#192 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Croydon (Vic.) is a larger established suburb in the Maroondah area, home to around 28,608 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,198 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 76.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
28,608
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,615
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
742 of 12,081
Median monthly mortgage
$1,985
Employment rate
59.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
794 / 1,288 / 570

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,198
Against the person
424
Against property
1,096
Rate per 1,000 residents
76.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 67 residents
State safety percentile
65.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+9.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage149
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle201
  • B49 Other Theft145
  • C32 Drug Possession150
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order254

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,034
  • Ainslie Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Croydon Community SchoolSecondary
  • Croydon Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Dorset Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Melba Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Ruskin Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

162 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Croydon Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Croydon Railway Station
  • Croydon Station
  • Croydon Station

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

631 planning-related records

2021· 261 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Amendment to endorsed plans to include internal modification of all levels
    176-180 MT DANDENONG ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the front of the existing dwelling, vegetation removal and subdivision of the land into 2 lots
    22 LOUISA STREET CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works (shade sail) associated with a Section 2 use
    22-24 VIEW STREET CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Increased height of one driveway pillar
    92 ALTO AVENUE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Internal and external alterations, amend Condition 1.l) and delete Condition 1.k)
    34-36 SURREY ROAD WEST CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Refer to M 1998 1061 A - Construction of side Verandah to double storey dwelling (Unit)
    6 MOORE AVENUE CROYDON 3136Withdrawn
  • Remove 2 trees
    8 BARINA CRESCENT CROYDON 3136Withdrawn
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, construction of a carport for the existing dwelling and associated removal of vegetation
    9 JUDITH COURT CROYDON 3136NOD issued by a delegate
  • Modification of the existing covenant to add the words provided that covenant A107788 as modified by Instrument C179270 shall not be deemed contravened by the construction of more than one dwelling house on each of the lots 1 and 2 on Plan of Subdivision 66037
    7 FIELD STREET CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single dwelling with site coverage in excess of 40% and a maximum overall height in excess of 8 metres within an SLO3
    55 LINCOLN ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    33-35 BAYSWATER ROAD CROYDON 3136No permit required
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following an approved development)
    7 ST JOHNS AVENUE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings, removal of vegetation under SLO3 and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    74 DORSET ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Take Away Food Premises (food trailer)
    446 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY CROYDON 3136Withdrawn
  • Deletion of basement level 2, amendment to preamble and conditions and a reduction in car parking associated with all apartments utilised for Social Housing purposes
    3-9 LUSHER ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    18 NURAYLIA AVENUE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 4 double-storey dwellings and 2 single-storey dwellings (at the rear), removal of vegetation and alteration of access onto road in a Transport Zone 2
    259-261 DORSET ROAD CROYDON 3136Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Written consent under Section 173 Agreement AU433010M for the removal of a canopy tree (Tree 5) shown as retained on the endorsed plan.
    6 WILLOW COURT CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Packaged Liquor license to sell bottled wine
    66 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY CROYDON 3136Withdrawn
  • Remove 1 tree
    92 ALTO AVENUE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    10 GUM TREE CLOSE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 3 trees
    22 VERNON STREET CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 3 trees
    105 EASTFIELD ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    22 RONALD ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    21 EASTMEAD ROAD CROYDON 3136Withdrawn
  • Amendment to endorsed plans to allow for internal alterations to Dwelling 3
    11-13 GORDON STREET CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    11 PINE TREE CLOSE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a single storey dwelling
    100 ALTO AVENUE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 6 trees
    12 GRAND VIEW AVENUE CROYDON 3136Withdrawn
  • Replacement of an alfresco roof
    14-16 SURREY ROAD WEST CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Addition of a verandah to Dwelling two
    19 LANDALE AVENUE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to the endorsed plans to alter a window to a door and construct a deck extension to Dwelling 3
    181-183 DORSET ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    35 TAYLORS ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    22 ABRAHAM DRIVE CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    23 YARRA ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    131 LINCOLN ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    83-85 LUSHER ROAD CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Duplicate application - See M 2021 756
    13 STEPHEN CRESCENT CROYDON 3136Withdrawn
  • Construction of an additional double storey dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling and removal of vegetation
    13 STEPHEN CRESCENT CROYDON 3136Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    563 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY CROYDON 3136No permit required
2020· 370 proposals

370 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

200 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    224-238 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon

  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol

    335 Dorset Road, Croydon

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • NABATM
  • NAB ATMATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    5-15 Kent Avenue, Croydon

  • NABBank

    165-169 Main Street, Croydon

  • Twisted Cocktail LoungeBar

    71 Wicklow Avenue, Croydon

  • Bbq (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

28 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Adams ReservePark
  • Ainslie ParkPark
  • Alto ReservePark
  • Aminga Court ReservePark
  • Barngeong ReservePark
  • Brentwood ParkPark
  • Charles Allen ReservePark
  • Cheong ParkPark
  • Cheong Wildflower SanctuaryNature reserve
  • Croydon ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
27
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Active Health PodiatryMaroondah Highwaypodiatrist
  • AmplifonMain Streetaudiologist
  • Caremorepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseKent Avenuepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseMount Dandenong Roadpharmacy
  • Croydon Chiropractic CentreMaroondah Highway Service Roadalternative
  • Croydon Denture StudioHewish Roaddentist
  • Croydon Family PharmacyDorset Roadpharmacy
  • Croydon Hills PharmacyMcAdam Squarepharmacy
  • Croydon Medical ClinicDorset Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CENTRENH0054

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

13 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bangenong Reserve Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Birches Early Learning Centre - Childcare CroydonDorset Rdkindergarten
  • Brentwood Park KindergartenMandowie Crescentkindergarten
  • Croydon Gums KindergartenFrederick Streetkindergarten
  • Discovery Childcare and EducationMaroondah Highwaykindergarten
  • Explorers Early Learning Croydonkindergarten
  • Headstart Early Learning Centre CroydonDorset Roadkindergarten
  • Kids Own Early Childhood Learning CentreDorset Roadkindergarten
  • Lipscombe Park KindergartenBinbrook Drivekindergarten
  • Papilio Early LearningKent Avenuechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
76
Parks (OSM)
65

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
60.0/100
Cohort rank
#192 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Bangenong Reserve Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Birches Early Learning Centre - Childcare CroydonchildcareDorset Rdkindergarten
  • Brentwood Park KindergartenchildcareMandowie Crescentkindergarten
  • Croydon Gums KindergartenchildcareFrederick Streetkindergarten
  • Discovery Childcare and EducationchildcareMaroondah Highwaykindergarten
  • Explorers Early Learning Croydonchildcarekindergarten
  • Headstart Early Learning Centre CroydonchildcareDorset Roadkindergarten
  • Kids Own Early Childhood Learning CentrechildcareDorset Roadkindergarten
  • Lipscombe Park KindergartenchildcareBinbrook Drivekindergarten
  • Papilio Early LearningchildcareKent Avenuechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site

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