SuburbCheck

Croydon North

VIC 3136 · Maroondah

8,092 (2021) → 8,192 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

70
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

8,092
Population
$1.07M
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
57
Transport score

Croydon North is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3136, about 29km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.07M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 29km inland. Croydon North has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

28.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
29.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

8,092
Population
40
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,156
vs NSW median+16.5%
Bachelor degree or higher43.6%
Born in Australia76.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,702 / 5 / 145

Top countries of birth: England (4.39%), China (3.08%), India (1.3%), South Africa (1.06%), New Zealand (0.9%)

Top languages: Mandarin (3.77%), Cantonese (0.88%), Italian (0.58%), Persian ED (0.54%), Sinhal (0.51%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.07M+9.8%
Median house (2024)
$725K+2.8%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling111/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
6
Motor vehicle theft74/100k
10
Domestic assault124/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
11
Non-domestic assault136/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 145 (all categories, latest year)1,792 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

78

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

111
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Village SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1064
  • Yarra Road Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
  • Blackburn English Language School-Maroondah CampusCombined · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Croydon Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1089
  • Luther CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1124
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1139
  • Croydon Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 979
  • Oxley Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1111
  • Croydon Community School-Capacity BuildingSecondary · Government · 2km
  • Croydon Community School-OPTIONSSecondary · Government · 2km
  • Manchester Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 970
  • Croydon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 966
  • Yarra Valley GrammarCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1147
  • Mooroolbark CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 993
  • Ainslie Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1030

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

57
27Bus
CBD commute (est.)98 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCroydon Railway (2.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

101 in suburbSupermarkets
61 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7327 in suburbParks
2511 in suburbPlaygrounds
13Pools
111 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
80 in suburbGPs
71 in suburbPharmacies
130 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
13113 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaroondah Hospital (4.7 km)
Nearest vet400 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (40.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

63

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
131
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

75

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

73
Parks
5
Nature reserves
39
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

23

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

7

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.12
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

20

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.49

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20419,771
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Maroondah

Croydon Hills$900K57transportCroydon$895K97transportWarranwood$1.17M52transportCroydon South$995K55transportRingwood East$1.10M95transportBayswater North$922K60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Croydon North

Is Croydon North safe?

Croydon North 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 1,792 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Croydon North?

In Croydon North, the .

How far is Croydon North from Melbourne CBD?

Croydon North is about 28.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 98 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Croydon North?

Croydon North has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1057 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Croydon North?

Croydon North has a transport score of 57/100 and 27 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.