Canada Bay vs Croydon
Croydon (median $2,422,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Canada Bay ($2,932,500). Over the past year, Canada Bay (+10.7%) ran 8.7 percentage points ahead of Croydon (+2%) on house-price growth.
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Canada Bay and Croydon side by side
| Measure | Canada Bay | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,932,500 | $2,422,500 |
| Median unit | $477,360 | $760,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.7% | +2.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $938/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $685/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1100 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 38 |
| Transit score | 0 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,308 | 10,755 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 981 mm | 929 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Canada Bay scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Canada Bay (1100) sits above Croydon (1098).
- For buyers
- Croydon is the lower entry point at $2,422,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Canada Bay carries both higher gross yield (2.31% vs 2.01%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Canada Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1100 vs 1098).
Canada Bay vs Croydon: common questions
Is Canada Bay or Croydon cheaper to buy in?
Croydon has the lower median house price at $2,422,500, roughly 17% below Canada Bay ($2,932,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Canada Bay or Croydon?
Over the past 12 months, Canada Bay grew +10.7% vs +2% in Croydon, a gap of 8.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Canada Bay or Croydon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Canada Bay scores 1100 vs 1098 in Croydon. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Canada Bay or Croydon?
Canada Bay scores 40/100 on walkability vs 38/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Canada Bay or Croydon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.31% in Canada Bay vs 2.01% in Croydon. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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