Croydon

NSW 2132 • Greater Sydney

10,755
Population (2021)
$43,420
Median Income
2.44 km²
Area
28m
Elevation
Heritage CharacterInner WestVillage AtmosphereFamily Friendly

About Croydon

Croydon occupies a quiet pocket of Sydney's Inner West about 10 kilometres from the CBD. This residential suburb of roughly 10,800 residents features heritage homes on tree-lined streets with a village atmosphere. Part of Inner West council, it offers a more peaceful alternative to the busier entertainment strips of surrounding suburbs.

Families are increasingly drawn by the heritage character and good schools without the premium prices of Burwood or Strathfield. The village centre offers quality cafes and practical shopping. The streets are genuinely quiet - people walk dogs, children ride bikes, and neighbours chat over fences. It's Inner West living for those who prefer peace over nightlife.

Croydon falls under postcode 2132 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Strathfield electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2132
Urban Area
Ashfield
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.44 km²
Elevation
28m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Croydon, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Paisley Road, Croydon • SHR #01639
Great Southern and Western Railway, Croydon • SHR #01125
Boundary Street, Croydon • SHR #01939

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,700
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,612
Census 2021
10,755
1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,996
Income 2021
$43,420
24.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,893
Born Overseas 4,434

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,213
  • 2. Italy 362
  • 3. Vietnam 247
  • 4. Lebanon 210
  • 5. England 189
  • 6. India 175
  • 7. Philippines 139
  • 8. South Korea 137
  • 9. New Zealand 137
  • 10. Greece 136
  • 11. Hong Kong 133
  • 12. Malaysia 95
  • 13. Nepal 76
  • 14. Croatia 67
  • 15. Ireland 58

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 2,496
Australian 1,882
English 1,860
Italian 1,057
Irish 947
Scottish 615
Lebanese 600
Greek 477
Vietnamese 283
Indian 281

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,803
Both parents born in Australia
6,243
Both parents born overseas
1,242
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.9%
No Religion
37.1%
Buddhism
4.8%
Hinduism
2.6%
Islam
1.2%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
519 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,171 (10.9%)
15-19 years
593 (5.5%)
20-24 years
672 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,422 (13.2%)
35-44 years
1,388 (12.9%)
45-54 years
1,475 (13.7%)
55-64 years
1,351 (12.6%)
65-74 years
1,006 (9.4%)
75-84 years
703 (6.5%)
85+ years
453 (4.2%)

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