Croydon Hills
VIC 3136 · Maroondah
4,839 (2021) → 4,899 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Croydon Hills is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3136, about 27km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 28km inland. Croydon Hills has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (3.82%), England (3.37%), South Africa (1.1%), New Zealand (0.93%), Malaysia (0.72%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.96%), Cantonese (0.79%), Italian (0.7%), Arabic (0.64%), Afrikaans (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1062 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1139
- Luther CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1124
- Croydon Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yarra Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1050
- Yarra Valley GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1147
- Melbourne Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1093
- Warranwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1094
- Ainslie Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1030
- Kalinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1100
- Croydon Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 979
- Croydon Community School-Capacity BuildingSecondary · Government · 2km
- Croydon Community School-OPTIONSSecondary · Government · 2km
- Melba Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 997
- Croydon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 966
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1072
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Croydon Hills
Is Croydon Hills safe?
Croydon Hills has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,095 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Croydon Hills?
In Croydon Hills, the .
How far is Croydon Hills from Melbourne CBD?
Croydon Hills is about 27.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 93 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Croydon Hills?
Croydon Hills has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1117 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Croydon Hills?
Croydon Hills has a transport score of 57/100 and 17 bus stops.