Croydon North vs Croydon
The verdict
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.07M in Croydon North. Croydon rates higher for transport (97 vs 57). Croydon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 98 min). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon North rates higher (100 vs 80/100 in Croydon).
Scores
| Croydon North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 86 |
| Transport | 57 | 97 |
| Education | 68 | 68 |
| Liveability | 86 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,092 | 28,608 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,156 | $1,615 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.6% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Croydon North Moderate Growth · Croydon Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $908K |
| Median unit price | $725K | $660K |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 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 North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 124 | 364 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,792 | 4,530 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 9 |
| Government | 2 | 8 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon North · Croydon
Transport
| Croydon North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 142 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Croydon North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 34 |
| Parks | 27 | 65 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.4 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.6 km | 28.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,092 | 28,608 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,192 | 30,002 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,771 | 34,542 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon North or Croydon?
Croydon North has the higher residential safety score (Croydon North 100/100 vs Croydon 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon North or Croydon?
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.07M.
Which has better schools, Croydon North or Croydon?
Croydon North has a higher average school ICSEA (Croydon North 1057 vs Croydon 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Croydon North or Croydon?
Croydon has the higher transport score (Croydon North 57/100 vs Croydon 97/100).
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