Croydon Hills vs Croydon North
The verdict
Croydon North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.10M in Croydon Hills. Croydon Hills rates higher for education (73 vs 68). Croydon North rates higher for liveability (86 vs 79). Croydon Hills is closer to the coast (27.8 km vs 29.4 km).
Scores
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 70 |
| Transport | 57 | 57 |
| Education | 73 | 68 |
| Liveability | 79 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,839 | 8,092 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,437 | $2,156 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 43.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Croydon Hills Moderate Growth · Croydon North Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $725K |
| House price YoY | -23.7% | 9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 103 | 111 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 41 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 103 | 124 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,095 | 1,792 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,117 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon Hills · Croydon North
Transport
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 18 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.8 km | 29.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.0 km | 28.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon Hills | Croydon North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,839 | 8,092 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,899 | 8,192 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,843 | 9,771 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon Hills or Croydon North?
Croydon Hills and Croydon North have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon Hills or Croydon North?
Croydon North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Croydon Hills or Croydon North?
Croydon Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Croydon Hills 1117 vs Croydon North 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Croydon Hills or Croydon North?
Croydon Hills and Croydon North have similar transport scores.
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