Croydon North, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Croydon North VIC is 8,092 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Croydon North is $896 per week ($46,592 per year). Median rent in Croydon North is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Croydon North has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Croydon North has a population density of 2,019 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Croydon North is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croydon North is $2,167.

There were 246 recorded offences in Croydon North in 2025-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (63 offences).

Population
8,092
Census 2021
Median income
$896/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Croydon North vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Croydon North is $896 a week, 17% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 277th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $94 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.0% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCroydon NorthTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$896/wk$767/wk +17%$766/wk
Household income$2,156/wk$1,687/wk +28%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$316/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,723/mo +26%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.0%19.1% −0.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Croydon North, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Croydon North Population

8,092 residents at the 2021 Census.

Croydon North Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$896/wk
$46,592 per year
Ranked 2,182 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Croydon North Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,156/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 19.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Croydon North against your income

About $9,343 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $1,746/wk
Rent share 19.0%

Croydon North Schools

20
schools nearby
14
government
1047
avg ICSEA score
9,346
total students
Yarra Valley Grammar Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,899 students
1155
ICSEA
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 658 students
1147
ICSEA
Luther College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,219 students
1127
ICSEA
Oxley Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 838 students
1119
ICSEA
Croydon Hills Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 737 students
1095
ICSEA
Village School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 68 students
1089
ICSEA
Sacred Heart School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 454 students
1065
ICSEA
Yarra Road Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 244 students
1060
ICSEA
Ainslie Parklands Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 93 students
1044
ICSEA
Chirnside Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 411 students
1040
ICSEA
Ruskin Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 488 students
1034
ICSEA
Melba Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 663 students
1003
ICSEA
Croydon Community School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 143 students
983
ICSEA
Mooroolbark College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 934 students
982
ICSEA
Croydon Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 225 students
955
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Croydon North Map

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Croydon North, Victoria: 37.7738°S, 145.2858°E

Croydon North Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (20)

People in Croydon North

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (3,924) Female 51.5% (4,163)

Population Density

2,019
people per km²
8,092 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,469
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.4%
China
3.1%
India
1.3%
South Africa
1.1%
New Zealand
0.9%
Malaysia
0.6%
Sri Lanka
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.8%
Cantonese
0.9%
Italian
0.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.5%
Sinhalese
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Greek
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.8%
Australian
35.1%
Scottish
11.2%
Irish
10.7%
Chinese
5.8%
Italian
5.7%
German
4.9%
Dutch
3.2%
Indian
1.9%
Greek
1.5%
Polish
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.8%
Catholic
18.3%
Anglican
8.4%
Not stated
4.4%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Baptist
3.1%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Pentecostal
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.2% 3,444
Separated
2.8% 182
Divorced
8.2% 541
Widowed
4.7% 308
Never married
32.2% 2,123

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.4%
Couple: no children
24.0%
Couple: no children under 15
21.3%
One parent: no children under 15
6.5%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.7%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
19.9%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
6.9%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Croydon North

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,855 occupied private dwellings in Croydon North at the 2021 Census, 17.5% were rented, 34.4% owned outright and 46.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
34.4% 981 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.7% 1,334 dwellings
Rented
17.5% 500 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
10.3%
3 bedrooms
44.6%
4 bedrooms
36.2%
5 bedrooms
7.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
28.5%
2 vehicles
46.5%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Croydon North

Employment

Employed full-time
42.4% 2,568 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 1,467 people
Unemployed
2.5% 151 people
Not in labour force
30.9% 1,870 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
32.6%
Managers
16.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.0%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
3.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.4%
Did not go to work
18.2%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Train
1.1%
Walked only
0.8%
Truck
0.7%
Bus
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.4%
Certificate III/IV
28.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Postgraduate Degree
10.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.5%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.2%
Engineering
13.9%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Health
12.1%
Education
11.1%
Architecture & Building
8.7%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Information Technology
4.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.3%
Secondary: Government
15.6%
Pre-school
12.1%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.4%
Secondary: Catholic
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Primary: Catholic
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.8%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
742
Asthma
327
Arthritis
242
Heart disease
177
Diabetes
177
Lung condition
102
Cancer
100
Stroke
77
Kidney disease
72
Dementia
22

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 915
Did not provide
85.5% 5,378

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.1% 956
Not a volunteer
84.9% 5,359

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
2.4% 153
Never served
97.5% 6,181

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
1 child
13.1%
2 children
32.8%
3 children
17.6%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
27
1951: 1960
119
1961: 1970
197
1971: 1980
173
1981: 1990
201
1991: 2000
155
2001: 2010
394
2011: 2015
199
2016
57
2017
44
2018
32
2019
39
2020
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
34.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,932
Moved from VIC
709
Moved: same area (SA2)
98
Moved from overseas
29
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from SA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.8%
Step family: no other children
7.2%
Blended family: no other children
2.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Croydon North Crime Statistics

246 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
63
Assault
60
Theft
56
Property Damage
20
Break & Enter
13
Fraud
10
Drug Offences
9
Weapons
8
Public Order
5
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Croydon North

The closest suburb to Croydon North is Croydon Hills, 1.7 km away.

Croydon Hills
1.7 km away · income $902/wk · rent $491/wk
Croydon (Vic.)
2.0 km away · income $816/wk · rent $380/wk
Warranwood
3.1 km away · income $954/wk · rent $423/wk
Mooroolbark
3.6 km away · income $838/wk · rent $400/wk
Chirnside Park
4.4 km away · income $852/wk · rent $443/wk
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4.6 km away · income $968/wk · rent $491/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Croydon North

What is the population of Croydon North VIC?

The population of Croydon North VIC is 8,092 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,019 people per km². Croydon North is ranked #873 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Croydon North?

The median personal income in Croydon North VIC is $896 per week, or $46,592 per year. The median household income is $2,156 per week. Family income is $2,469 per week. Croydon North is ranked #2,182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Croydon North?

Median rent in Croydon North VIC is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Croydon North ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Croydon North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croydon North VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Croydon North?

The median age in Croydon North VIC is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Croydon North a good suburb to live in?

Croydon North is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 8,092. The median income is $896/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20684. All dollar figures in AUD.