Croydon Hills
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Croydon Hills, VIC 3136.
About Croydon Hills
Welcome to Croydon Hills
Croydon Hills sits around 30 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, in the leafy outer-eastern corridor between the Yarra Valley and the established suburbs of the Maroondah region. Bordered by Croydon North, Warranwood, Croydon, Wonga Park and Ringwood North, it occupies a gently undulating pocket of the hills that gives the suburb its name and its outlook over bushland reserves and golf-course greenery.
This is a suburb built around family life: quiet streets, larger blocks, good schools within walking distance and easy access to the Dandenong Ranges without giving up proximity to Melbourne. With a population of 4,839 and a median age of 42, Croydon Hills attracts a settled mix of families and professionals who value space, established gardens and a slower pace than the inner suburbs offer, while still commuting into the city for work.
Lifestyle & dining
Croydon Hills doesn't have its own dense retail strip, and that's part of the appeal — daily life leans on nearby Croydon and Warranwood for cafes, takeaway and casual dining, while the surrounding Yarra Valley is a short drive away for weekend wine-and-produce trips. The suburb's own character comes through in its parks, walking tracks and the general sense of elbow room between houses, which suits families who'd rather spend time in the backyard or on a bike trail than at a bar.
Shopping
For day-to-day shopping, residents typically head into Croydon or Croydon North, both a short drive away, for supermarkets and specialty stores, with the larger Eastland shopping centre at Ringwood also within easy reach for a bigger retail and entertainment fix. This arrangement suits the suburb's low-key residential character — Croydon Hills stays quiet and green while the conveniences of a full-scale shopping centre are never far off.
Getting around
Croydon Hills is well served by bus routes connecting to Croydon and Ringwood, both of which have train stations on the Belgrave/Lilydale line for a direct run into the city. Most households rely on a car for the daily commute or to reach the station, with Maroondah Highway and Mount Dandenong Road providing the main arterial links toward Ringwood, the Eastern Freeway and beyond. It's a suburb better suited to drivers than to those wanting a train station on the doorstep, though the bus network fills the gap for shorter local trips.
Schools & families
Education is one of Croydon Hills' strongest drawcards. Croydon Hills Primary School serves the local area directly, while Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School and the well-regarded Luther College provide independent options nearby, the latter taking students right through to senior secondary years. Combined with the suburb's parks, larger blocks and family-oriented streets, this makes Croydon Hills a popular choice for parents planning to stay put through their children's schooling.
Parks & recreation
The hilly, semi-bushland setting means reserves, walking tracks and sporting grounds are woven through the suburb, with easy access to the broader network of trails linking toward Warranwood and Wonga Park. It's a suburb that rewards an outdoors-minded lifestyle — weekend walks, junior sport and casual cycling are all part of the local rhythm, and the nearby Yarra Valley adds bushwalking and scenic drives to the mix without a long trip required.
The property market
Croydon Hills' housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses — current listings show 100% houses, reflecting the suburb's low-density, family-lot character with virtually no unit or townhouse alternative. The median house price sits at $1.25 million, having grown 2.1% recently, a steady rather than spectacular pace that suits a market built on owner-occupiers rather than speculative turnover. Renters face a median asking rent of $785 a week, a figure that reflects the size and quality of the predominantly larger family homes on offer rather than any compact or entry-level stock. Buyers here are typically trading up for space, schools and a quieter setting, and the near-total dominance of house listings means those searching for apartments or townhouses will need to look toward neighbouring Croydon or Ringwood instead.
Market snapshot
Croydon Hills property market
Median sale price
$1.25m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$785
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.00m
Median
$1.25m
Premium
$1.58m
Days on market
19
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
25
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Croydon Hills, VIC 3136.
Population
4,839
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$2,437
median, per week
Median rent
$491
per week
Median mortgage
$2,093
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Croydon Hills
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Croydon Hills
$1.25m
1 Billabong Close
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
47 Angelica Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$1.18m
7 Lewis Spencer Place
Sold ~June 2026
$1.40m
25 Greengable Court
Sold ~June 2026
$1.08m
11 Lemongrove Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$1.20m
3 Grange Terrace
Sold ~June 2026
$1.13m
2 Wonuka Court
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Croydon Hills suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Croydon Hills?
The median house price in Croydon Hills, VIC is $1.25m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.1%.
How much is rent in Croydon Hills?
The median weekly rent in Croydon Hills is around $785 per week.
Is Croydon Hills a good place to live?
Croydon Hills is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Maroondah local government area. Croydon Hills is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 4,839 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Croydon Hills?
Croydon Hills has a population of 4,839 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
What schools are in Croydon Hills?
There are 3 schools in or near Croydon Hills, including Croydon Hills Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School and Luther College.
How long do homes take to sell in Croydon Hills?
Properties in Croydon Hills take around 19 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Croydon Hills?
Entry-level properties in Croydon Hills start around $1.00m, while premium homes reach $1.58m.
What suburbs are near Croydon Hills?
Suburbs near Croydon Hills include Croydon North, Warranwood, Croydon, Wonga Park and Ringwood North.
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