Croydon
NSW 2132 • Greater Sydney
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
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Boundary Street
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Burwood Girls High School ICSEA 10869747 3355 95 Queen Street
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Croydon Public School ICSEA 11199747 3557 39 Young St
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86-98 Queen Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Croydon, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Croydon by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Croydon Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Croydon" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
83 state housing + 24 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. 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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)