Croydon at a glance
Median house
$2,422,500
+2.0% over 12 months
Median unit
$760,000
Weekly rent
$938
Houses · units $685
Gross yield
2.0%
Houses, on the median
Population
10.8k
Median age 42
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 106 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2132), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,422,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (106 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $760,000, roughly 69% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $485,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Croydon.
Median house price
$2,422,500
+2.0% over the past year. Median unit price $760,000.
Median of 106 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$938/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$685/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$2,422,500
+2.0% annual growth
$760,000
10,755
Median age: 42
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +2.0%/yr
2021
$2.2M
5-year change
+10%
2026
$2.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Croydon.
Croydon's median house price is $2,422,500 (median of 106 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2132 (NSW), Inner West Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Croydon (2132) sits in the Inner West region of NSW. The median house here is $2,422,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Croydon has roughly 10,755 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Croydon scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. 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 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Croydon's population at 10,755, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,755
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.01% (median rent $938/wk against a $2,422,500 price tag). Units yield 4.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.01%
Based on $2,422,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.69%
Based on $760,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+2.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 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.
135
total offences in 2026
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 January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
38
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Croydon.
Local schools for Croydon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Croydon Public School
Burwood Girls High School
Croydon Park Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Croydon.
- What is the median house price in Croydon?
- The median house price in Croydon, NSW 2132 is $2,422,500 (median of 106 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $760,000. Annual growth is +2.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Croydon?
- A useful starting point is the Croydon median house price of $2,422,500 (units $760,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Croydon a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Croydon is 2.0%: the median weekly house rent is $938 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2132), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,422,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Croydon is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Croydon postcode?
- Croydon is in the 2132 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Croydon?
- Croydon is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2132. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Croydon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $938, for units it's $685.
- What schools are in Croydon?
- There are 20 schools serving Croydon on this page, including Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney, Croydon Public School, Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Croydon?
- Croydon has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Croydon?
- Croydon is close to Burwood, Burwood North, Burwood Heights, Ashfield, Croydon Park.
- What is the population of Croydon?
- The population of Croydon is approximately 10,755 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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