Croydon North
VIC 3136 • Greater Melbourne
About Croydon North
Croydon North is a leafy residential suburb in Melbourne's outer east, located within the City of Maroondah approximately 30 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of around 8,100, it has a median age of 40 and is predominantly Australian-born with English, Australian, Scottish and Irish ancestry. The suburb is characterised by established family homes set among tree-lined streets, with a quiet and settled suburban character.
Residents enjoy easy access to Croydon's Main Street shopping strip, Eastland Shopping Centre in nearby Ringwood, and the Maroondah Highway commercial corridor. The suburb is well-served by quality primary and secondary schools. Nearby parks, walking trails and the Dandenong Ranges provide excellent recreational opportunities. It attracts families and older couples seeking a quieter lifestyle with good amenities and easy access to both the city and the Yarra Valley.
Croydon North falls under postcode 3136 and is governed by Maroondah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 670, 672 — Croydon to Ringwood interchange 15-20 min
- 664 — Croydon North to Chirnside Park 15 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Train via Croydon Station on Lilydale Line; EastLink tollway access
Primarily a residential suburb with limited walkable amenities. Most daily errands require driving, though local parks and some shops are accessible on foot.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Exeter Road & Maroondah Highway Croydon North 3136 VIC
Schools
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1-39 Plymouth Road
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Campaspe Drive
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Maroondah Highway
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Belmont Road (West)
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9-13 Holloway Road
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Anzac Street (Cnr Mount Dandenong Rd)
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Kent Avenue
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Belmont Road
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Hinkley Avenue
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Rescorla Avenue
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53-57 Plymouth Road
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Brentnall Road
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Cnr Mtdandenong & Anzac St
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18-20 Ruskin Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
22 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 355
- 2. China 249
- 3. India 105
- 4. South Africa 86
- 5. New Zealand 73
- 6. Malaysia 52
- 7. Sri Lanka 52
- 8. Germany 46
- 9. Scotland 43
- 10. Iran 42
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)