Croydon
VIC 3136 · Maroondah
28,608 (2021) → 30,002 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Croydon is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3136, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $908K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 29km inland. Croydon has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.27%), China (2.68%), Myanmar (2.65%), India (2.32%), New Zealand (1.2%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.49%), Cantonese (1.2%), Hindi (0.78%), Persian ED (0.75%), Punjabi (0.62%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1055 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1072
- Ainslie Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- Dorset Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
- Ruskin Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
- Melba Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 997
- Croydon Community SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 979
- Croydon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Croydon Community School-Capacity BuildingSecondary · Government
- Croydon Community School-OPTIONSSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Luther CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1124
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1139
- Croydon Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 987
- Croydon Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1089
- Yarra Valley GrammarCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1147
- Kalinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1100
- Kilsyth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 933
- Avenues Education - Eastern MetropolitanSecondary · Government · 2.8km
- Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 987
- St Peter Julian EymardPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1039
- Blackburn English Language School-Maroondah CampusCombined · Government · 3km
- Tinternvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1067
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Croydon
Is Croydon safe?
Croydon has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 4,530 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Croydon?
In Croydon, the .
How far is Croydon from Melbourne CBD?
Croydon is about 28.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 65 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Croydon?
Croydon has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1014 (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 and 142 bus stops.