Croydon vs West Croydon
The verdict
West Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.49M in Croydon. Croydon rates higher for education (78 vs 73). Croydon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 20 min). On the separate residential safety score, West Croydon rates higher (55 vs 31/100 in Croydon).
Scores
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 83 |
| Transport | 91 | 91 |
| Education | 78 | 73 |
| Liveability | 83 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,220 | 4,242 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,854 | $1,767 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.5% | 47.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Croydon High Growth · West Croydon High Growth
Property
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 16.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $625 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 410 | 354 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,705 | 6,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon · West Croydon
Transport
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.9 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon | West Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,220 | 4,242 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,290 | 4,485 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,613 | 5,608 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon or West Croydon?
West Croydon has the higher residential safety score (Croydon 31/100 vs West Croydon 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon or West Croydon?
West Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.49M.
Which has better public transport, Croydon or West Croydon?
Croydon and West Croydon have similar transport scores.
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