Croydon South
VIC 3136 · Maroondah
4,759 (2021) → 4,962 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Croydon South is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3136, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $888K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 55/100, and is about 27km inland. Croydon South has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.64%), China (2.82%), India (2.35%), New Zealand (1.2%), Sri Lanka (0.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.19%), Cantonese (1.13%), Malayalam (0.78%), Italian (0.63%), Sinhal (0.53%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Croydon Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 987
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dorset Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1029
- Tinternvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1067
- Tintern GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1148
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1072
- Avenues Education - Eastern MetropolitanSecondary · Government · 2km
- Bayswater North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1007
- Eastwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1085
- Eastwood Primary School-Eastwood Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 2.3km
- Heathmont East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1113
- Ruskin Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1022
- Croydon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 966
- Ainslie Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1030
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 South
Is Croydon South safe?
Croydon South has a residential safety score of 96/100, 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 3,005 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Croydon South?
In Croydon South, the .
How far is Croydon South from Melbourne CBD?
Croydon South is about 27.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 95 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Croydon South?
Croydon South has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Croydon South?
Croydon South has a transport score of 55/100 and 15 bus stops.