Croydon Hills vs Croydon South
Croydon South (median $967,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Croydon Hills ($1,152,000).
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Croydon Hills and Croydon South side by side
| Measure | Croydon Hills | Croydon South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,152,000 | $967,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $835,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 4,839 | 4,759 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 26.7°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
Croydon Hills scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon Hills (1071) sits above Croydon South (1047). Croydon Hills skews owner-occupied (89%), Croydon South runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
- For buyers
- Croydon South is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Croydon Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1047). Croydon Hills also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Croydon Hills vs Croydon South: common questions
Is Croydon Hills or Croydon South cheaper to buy in?
Croydon South has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 16% below Croydon Hills ($1,152,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon Hills or Croydon South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon Hills scores 1071 vs 1047 in Croydon South. 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, Croydon Hills or Croydon South?
Croydon Hills scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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