Croydon
NSW 2132 · Burwood
10,755 (2021) → 11,096 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Croydon is a high growth suburb in Burwood, NSW 2132, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.45M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Croydon has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (11.28%), Italy (3.37%), Vietnam (2.3%), Lebanon (1.95%), England (1.76%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.95%), Cantonese (6.01%), Italian (4.7%), Arabic (4.03%), Greek (2.96%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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: BOCSAR · 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 1073 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1156
- Croydon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1115
- Burwood Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
- Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1082
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CroydonPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Vincent's College AshfieldCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1041
- Rosebank CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1111
- Lucas Gardens SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1048
- Ashfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1102
- Southern Cross Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1042
- Ashfield Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1063
- Burwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1094
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1077
- Haberfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1131
- Croydon Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1065
- MLC SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1157
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1099
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Croydon
Is Croydon safe?
Croydon has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 2,901 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Croydon?
In Croydon, the median house price is $2.45M and the median unit price is $890K. Median weekly house rent is $975.
How far is Croydon from Sydney CBD?
Croydon is about 8.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Croydon?
Croydon has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1113 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Croydon?
Croydon has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 48 bus stops.