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Croydon

VIC 3136 • Greater Melbourne

28,608
Population (2021)
$42,432
Median Income
14.10 km²
Area
130m
Elevation
Village AtmosphereHills GatewayHeritage CharacterFamily-Friendly

About Croydon

Croydon sits at the gateway to the Dandenong Ranges, an established suburb of 28,600 in Maroondah, 28 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD. The Lilydale line provides direct city access, while the suburb retains a village-like character with heritage buildings on Main Street. Croydon marks the transition between suburban Melbourne and the leafy hills, with elevation rising towards the ranges.

Main Street Croydon offers genuine village shopping—boutiques, cafes, and a cinema complement everyday retail. The weekly Main Street Market brings community together, while nearby Maroondah Hospital provides major medical services. The suburb attracts families and couples seeking character housing with hills proximity, who appreciate the village atmosphere and established community. Croydon offers something increasingly rare—suburban living with genuine local identity.

Croydon falls under postcode 3136 and is governed by Maroondah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3136
Urban Area
Maroondah
LGA
Maroondah
Federal Electorate
Deakin
State Electorate
Croydon (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.79°, 145.28°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
14.10 km²
Elevation
130m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Croydon Market Shopping Centre Cnr Kent Avenue & Wicklow Avenue Croydon 3136 VIC
  • Woolworths
    224-238 Mount Dandenong Road Croydon 3136 VIC
  • ALDI
    15 / 5 Kent Avenue, Croydon VIC 3136

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,985
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
26,946
Census 2021
28,608
▲ 6.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,684
Income 2021
$42,432
▲ 22.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 20,353
Born Overseas 7,262

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,221
  • 2. China 768
  • 3. Myanmar 759
  • 4. India 665
  • 5. New Zealand 344
  • 6. Malaysia 293
  • 7. South Africa 219
  • 8. Iran 203
  • 9. Netherlands 181
  • 10. Scotland 171
  • 11. Philippines 149
  • 12. Germany 138
  • 13. Hong Kong 138
  • 14. Sri Lanka 127
  • 15. Italy 119

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 10,628
Australian 9,325
Irish 3,204
Scottish 2,964
Chinese 1,769
German 1,262
Italian 1,205
Dutch 839
Indian 837
Greek 379

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

13,992
Both parents born in Australia
9,645
Both parents born overseas
3,837
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.3%
Christianity
43.0%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,868 (6.5%)
5-14 years
3,284 (11.5%)
15-19 years
1,363 (4.8%)
20-24 years
1,492 (5.2%)
25-34 years
4,071 (14.2%)
35-44 years
4,169 (14.6%)
45-54 years
3,454 (12.1%)
55-64 years
3,061 (10.7%)
65-74 years
2,886 (10.1%)
75-84 years
2,026 (7.1%)
85+ years
930 (3.3%)

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