Croydon North at a glance
Median house
$1,110,500
Median unit
$662,500
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
8,092
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Croydon North.
The postcode for Croydon North is 3136 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Croydon North is $1,110,500.
Croydon North (3136) sits in the Maroondah region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,110,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Croydon North has roughly 8,092 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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What it’s like to live here.
Croydon North scores 10/100 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, 1 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Croydon North's population at 8,092, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,092
Median age
40
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,110,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $662,500, roughly 40% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $222,000. 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
$1,110,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $662,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$1,110,500
$662,500
8,092
Median age: 40
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.83% (median rent $391/wk against a $1,110,500 price tag). Units yield 3.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), 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 20261.83%
Based on $1,110,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.22%
Based on $662,500 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 202681%
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.
164
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Croydon North.
Local schools for Croydon North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yarra Road Primary School
Croydon Hills Primary School
Manchester 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 North.
- What is the median house price in Croydon North?
- The median house price in Croydon North, VIC 3136 is $1,110,500. The median unit price is $662,500.
- What is the Croydon North postcode?
- Croydon North is in the 3136 postcode, in VIC, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- Where is Croydon North?
- Croydon North 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 North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Croydon North?
- There are 20 schools serving Croydon North on this page, including Village School, Yarra Road Primary School, Oxley Christian College.
- How walkable is Croydon North?
- Croydon North has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Croydon North?
- Croydon North is close to Croydon Hills, Croydon, Warranwood, Warrandyte South, Chirnside Park.
- What is the population of Croydon North?
- The population of Croydon North is approximately 8,092 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
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