Croydon at a glance
Median house
$882,500
Median unit
$688,500
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
46.3k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Croydon.
The postcode for Croydon is 3136 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Croydon is $882,500.
Croydon (3136) sits in the Maroondah region of Victoria. The median house here is $882,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Croydon has roughly 46,296 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 40/100 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 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Croydon's population at 46,296, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
46,296
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $882,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $688,500, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $177,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$882,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $688,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$882,500
$688,500
46,296
Median age: 40
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.54% (median rent $600/wk against a $882,500 price tag). Units yield 3.78% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.54%
Based on $882,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.78%
Based on $688,500 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–
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.
1,493
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.
40
80
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 Primary School
Croydon Community School
Ruskin Park 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.
- What is the median house price in Croydon?
- The median house price in Croydon, VIC 3136 is $882,500. The median unit price is $688,500.
- What is the Croydon postcode?
- Croydon is in the 3136 postcode, in VIC, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- Where is Croydon?
- Croydon 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Croydon?
- There are 20 schools serving Croydon on this page, including Croydon Primary School, Croydon Community School, Sacred Heart School.
- How walkable is Croydon?
- Croydon has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Croydon?
- Croydon is close to Croydon South, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Kilsyth, Warranwood.
- What is the population of Croydon?
- The population of Croydon is approximately 46,296 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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