Croydon South vs Croydon
The verdict
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $908K in Croydon. Croydon rates higher for transport (97 vs 55). Croydon South is closer to the coast (27.1 km vs 28.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon South rates higher (96 vs 80/100 in Croydon).
Scores
| Croydon South | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 86 |
| Transport | 55 | 97 |
| Education | 68 | 68 |
| Liveability | 89 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon South | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,759 | 28,608 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,876 | $1,615 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Croydon South Moderate Growth · Croydon Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon South | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $888K | $908K |
| Median unit price | $767K | $660K |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | -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 South | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 273 | 364 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,005 | 4,530 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon South | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 9 |
| Government | 1 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon South · Croydon
Transport
| Croydon South | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 142 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Croydon South | 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 | 2 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 34 |
| Parks | 15 | 65 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.1 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 28.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon South | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,759 | 28,608 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,962 | 30,002 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,746 | 34,542 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon South or Croydon?
Croydon South has the higher residential safety score (Croydon South 96/100 vs Croydon 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon South or Croydon?
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $908K.
Which has better schools, Croydon South or Croydon?
Croydon has a higher average school ICSEA (Croydon South 987 vs Croydon 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Croydon South or Croydon?
Croydon has the higher transport score (Croydon South 55/100 vs Croydon 97/100).
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