Croydon at a glance
Median house
$1,560,000
+12.4% year on year
Median unit
$271,440
Walk score
88
Very walkable
Population
1,220
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Croydon.
The postcode for Croydon is 5008 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Croydon is $1,560,000.
Croydon (5008) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,560,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +12.4% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Croydon has roughly 1,220 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Croydon scores 88/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Croydon's population at 1,220, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,220
Median age
42
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,560,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $271,440, roughly 83% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12.4%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $312,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +12.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,560,000
+12.4% over the past year. Median unit price $271,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$455/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$1,560,000
+12.4% annual growth
$271,440
1,220
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.67% (median rent $500/wk against a $1,560,000 price tag). Units yield 8.72% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +12.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.67%
Based on $1,560,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.72%
Based on $271,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+12.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
5-year trajectory
at +12.4%/yr
2021
$870K
5-year change
+79%
2026
$1.6M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
85
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
88
0
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
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Government School Catchment
Allenby Gardens Primary School
Kilkenny Primary School
Adelaide Secondary School of English
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 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, SA 5008 is $1,560,000. The median unit price is $271,440. Annual growth is +12.4%.
- What is the Croydon postcode?
- Croydon is in the 5008 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Croydon?
- Croydon is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5008. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Croydon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $455.
- What schools are in Croydon?
- There are 20 schools serving Croydon on this page, including Australian Islamic College Adelaide, St Joseph's School, Allenby Gardens Primary School.
- How walkable is Croydon?
- Croydon has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Croydon?
- Croydon is close to West Hindmarsh, Ridleyton, Welland, Hindmarsh, West Croydon.
- What is the population of Croydon?
- The population of Croydon is approximately 1,220 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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