West Croydon, SA: suburb profile

The population of West Croydon SA is 4,242 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Croydon is $784 per week ($40,768 per year). Median rent in West Croydon is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). West Croydon has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. West Croydon has a population density of 2,551 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Croydon is Italy. The most common religion is No religion (38.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Croydon is $1,733.

There were 148 recorded offences in West Croydon in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (83 offences).

Population
4,242
Census 2021
Median income
$784/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

West Croydon vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in West Croydon is $784 a week, 3% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 304th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $50 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWest CroydonTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$784/wk$759/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,767/wk$1,494/wk +18%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$300/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,534/mo +13%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.8%19.5% +0.4 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 West Croydon, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

West Croydon Population

4,242 residents at the 2021 Census.

West Croydon Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$784/wk
$40,768 per year
Ranked 3,861 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

West Croydon Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,767/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 19.8%

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

Median rent in West Croydon against your income

About $7,657 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,417/wk
Rent share 19.8%

West Croydon Schools

29
schools nearby
14
government
1002
avg ICSEA score
11,636
total students
Immaculate Heart of Mary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 153 students
1105
ICSEA
St Dominic's Priory College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 658 students
1080
ICSEA
Whitefriars School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 603 students
1076
ICSEA
Kilkenny Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 450 students
1069
ICSEA
Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic
Combined · U · 70 students
1066
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 223 students
1063
ICSEA
Allenby Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 392 students
1062
ICSEA
Nazareth Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 2,576 students
1049
ICSEA
Flinders Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 187 students
1037
ICSEA
St Margaret Mary's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 324 students
1024
ICSEA
Woodville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 204 students
1020
ICSEA
Australian Islamic College Adelaide Independent
Combined · R-12 · 589 students
1016
ICSEA
Brompton Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1001
ICSEA
Underdale High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 629 students
1000
ICSEA
The Grove Education Centre Government
Combined · U · 63 students
992
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools.

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

All schools near West Croydon, with a map

West Croydon Map

West Croydon, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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West Croydon, South Australia: 34.8890°S, 138.5592°E

West Croydon Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (29)

People in West Croydon

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (2,150) Female 49.3% (2,094)

Population Density

2,551
people per km²
4,242 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,236
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

Italy
2.9%
Vietnam
2.6%
England
2.5%
Greece
2.4%
India
1.9%
Scotland
0.6%
Philippines
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

Greek
6.3%
Italian
4.1%
Vietnamese
3.2%
Serbian
2.8%
Arabic
1.6%
Urdu
0.9%
Mandarin
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
26.7%
Australian
24.3%
Italian
15.0%
Greek
10.2%
Irish
8.5%
Scottish
7.7%
German
5.7%
Serbian
3.9%
Vietnamese
3.4%
Chinese
2.9%
Indian
2.2%

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
38.8%
Catholic
23.1%
Eastern Orthodox
12.8%
Islam
5.8%
Not stated
4.0%
Anglican
3.0%
Buddhism
2.9%
Uniting Church
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.4% 1,557
Separated
2.4% 85
Divorced
8.4% 295
Widowed
4.4% 155
Never married
40.3% 1,414

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.4%
Couple: no children
23.0%
Couple: no children under 15
20.7%
One parent: no children under 15
7.5%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.7%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
17.9%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in West Croydon

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,575 occupied private dwellings in West Croydon at the 2021 Census, 26.7% were rented, 32.8% owned outright and 37.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 28 dwellings
Owned outright
32.8% 517 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.6% 592 dwellings
Rented
26.7% 421 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
21.1%
3 bedrooms
57.5%
4 bedrooms
17.4%
5 bedrooms
2.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.6%
1 vehicle
35.2%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
11.8%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Work, income and education in West Croydon

Employment

Employed full-time
38.8% 1,277 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 792 people
Unemployed
3.6% 119 people
Not in labour force
33.6% 1,105 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
38.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Managers
12.2%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Labourers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.7%
Did not go to work
12.4%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Train
5.2%
Bicycle
1.9%
Bus
1.8%
Walked only
1.7%
Tram/Light Rail
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Truck
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

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
35.3%
Certificate III/IV
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Postgraduate Degree
12.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.2%
Society & Culture
16.4%
Health
13.7%
Engineering
13.1%
Education
10.3%
Creative Arts
6.4%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.4%
Information Technology
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.7%
Secondary: Catholic
16.6%
Primary: Catholic
14.8%
Secondary: Government
13.2%
Pre-school
11.0%
Vocational Education
10.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

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
90.4%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
404
Arthritis
137
Diabetes
134
Asthma
126
Heart disease
90
Cancer
59
Lung condition
44
Stroke
33
Kidney disease
20
Dementia
13

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 503
Did not provide
85.2% 2,887

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.9% 541
Not a volunteer
84.1% 2,855

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 7
Previously served
1.8% 60
Never served
97.8% 3,331

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.2%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
12.4%
4 children
4.7%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
94
1961: 1970
199
1971: 1980
112
1981: 1990
149
1991: 2000
106
2001: 2010
146
2011: 2015
104
2016
36
2017
33
2018
47
2019
40
2020
12

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

Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
33.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,593
Moved from SA
330
Moved: same area (SA2)
118
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
4
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.3%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.4%
Step family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Other couple: children only
0.7%
Blended family: no other children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

West Croydon Crime Statistics

148 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
83
Property Damage
28
Break & Enter
18
Assault
9
Fraud
4
Robbery
3
Other Against Person
3

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near West Croydon

The closest suburb to West Croydon is Croydon (SA), 0.8 km away.

Croydon (SA)
0.8 km away · income $811/wk · rent $310/wk
Kilkenny
1.1 km away · income $655/wk · rent $320/wk
Croydon Park (SA)
1.1 km away · income $648/wk · rent $320/wk
Ridleyton
1.2 km away · income $842/wk · rent $300/wk
Beverley (SA)
1.3 km away · income $816/wk · rent $300/wk
Woodville Park
1.5 km away · income $847/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Croydon

What is the population of West Croydon SA?

The population of West Croydon SA is 4,242 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,551 people per km². West Croydon is ranked #1,815 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Croydon?

The median personal income in West Croydon SA is $784 per week, or $40,768 per year. The median household income is $1,767 per week. Family income is $2,236 per week. West Croydon is ranked #3,861 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Croydon?

Median rent in West Croydon SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. West Croydon ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Croydon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Croydon SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Croydon?

The median age in West Croydon SA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Croydon a good suburb to live in?

West Croydon is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,242. The median income is $784/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 41566. All dollar figures in AUD.