Croydon Hills at a glance
Median house
$1,152,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
4,839
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Croydon Hills.
The postcode for Croydon Hills is 3136 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Croydon Hills is $1,152,000.
Croydon Hills (3136) sits in the Maroondah region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,152,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Croydon Hills has roughly 4,839 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Croydon Hills scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Croydon Hills's population at 4,839, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,839
Median age
42
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,152,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 73% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,152,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$491/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$1,152,000
$316,800
4,839
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.76% (median rent $391/wk against a $1,152,000 price tag). Units yield 8.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.76%
Based on $1,152,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.06%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202689%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
53
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Croydon Hills.
Local schools for Croydon Hills
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Government School Catchment
Croydon Hills Primary School
Yarra Road Primary School
Warranwood Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Croydon Hills.
- What is the median house price in Croydon Hills?
- The median house price in Croydon Hills, VIC 3136 is $1,152,000. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Croydon Hills postcode?
- Croydon Hills is in the 3136 postcode, in VIC, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- Where is Croydon Hills?
- Croydon Hills is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3136. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Croydon Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $491.
- What schools are in Croydon Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Croydon Hills on this page, including Croydon Hills Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School, Luther College.
- How walkable is Croydon Hills?
- Croydon Hills has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Croydon Hills?
- Croydon Hills is close to Warranwood, Croydon North, Warrandyte South, Croydon, Croydon South.
- What is the population of Croydon Hills?
- The population of Croydon Hills is approximately 4,839 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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