Croydon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Croydon, VIC 3136.
About Croydon
Welcome to Croydon
Croydon sits in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs, roughly 30 kilometres from the CBD, where the built-up city gradually gives way to the greener foothills of the Yarra Ranges. It's a well-established residential hub with its own busy town centre, train station and a mix of housing that ranges from older weatherboard cottages to newer townhouse developments.
The suburb tends to appeal to families, first-home buyers and those upgrading from smaller inner-eastern properties who want more land or living space without straying too far from established infrastructure. With Croydon North, Croydon Hills and Croydon South nearby, plus Kilsyth and Mooroolbark just over the border, the wider area offers plenty of choice for buyers who like the feel of Croydon but want to compare options close by.
Lifestyle & dining
Croydon's town centre, built around Main Street and the shopping precinct near the station, has a practical, everyday character rather than a polished café-strip feel. It's the kind of place where you can do a full grocery run, grab a coffee and pick up a prescription in the one outing, with a steady stream of local bakeries, casual eateries and takeaway spots rather than a heavy concentration of destination dining. For those after a bit more variety, Mooroolbark and Croydon Hills add further options just a short drive away, while the surrounds of the Yarra Valley are close enough for a weekend wine or produce run.
Shopping
Croydon Central and the surrounding retail strip cover most day-to-day needs, from supermarkets and pharmacies to homewares and speciality stores, and the area draws shoppers from neighbouring Kilsyth and Croydon South as well. It's a functional, well-used centre rather than a glossy shopping destination, which suits residents who want convenience over spectacle.
Getting around
Croydon railway station sits on the Belgrave line, giving residents a direct run into the city and making the suburb popular with commuters who want a train option without inner-suburban prices. Maroondah Highway runs through the area and connects easily to the Eastlink and Eastern Freeway corridors, while local bus routes link Croydon to Mooroolbark, Kilsyth and the broader Yarra Ranges. Being on the edge of Melbourne's built-up east, it's also a natural jumping-off point for anyone heading further out towards Lilydale or the Dandenong Ranges.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with Croydon Primary School, Ainslie Parklands Primary School, Dorset Primary School and Ruskin Park Primary School all serving the local area, alongside Croydon Community School for alternative or specialist approaches to education. Melba Secondary College provides a local option for high school students, meaning many families can cover primary and secondary schooling without leaving the suburb. With a median age of 39 and a population of 28,608, Croydon has the settled, family-oriented demographic profile typical of established outer-eastern suburbs.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's position on the fringe of Melbourne's green belt means reserves, ovals and bushland are never far away, and the surrounding hills around Croydon Hills and Croydon North add to the sense of space. It's a suburb where backyards still tend to be a reasonable size, and weekend recreation often means local sport, walking tracks or a short drive into the Dandenong Ranges rather than relying solely on manicured inner-city parks.
The property market
Croydon's median house price currently sits at $885,000, having grown 9.3% recently, a sign of solid, sustained demand in an area that still offers relative value compared with suburbs closer to the CBD. Units and apartments have a median of $640,000, giving buyers a more affordable entry point, while the median rent across the suburb is $650 a week. Current listings show houses make up the majority of stock at 56%, with apartments and units at 21%, townhouses at 18% and a small proportion of vacant land at 5%, reflecting a market that's still predominantly house-based but gradually diversifying as townhouse developments fill in around the town centre and station precinct.
Market snapshot
Croydon property market
Median sale price
$885k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$727k
Median
$885k
Premium
$1.22m
Days on market
19
Auction clearance
66%
Sold this year
287
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Croydon by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Croydon, VIC 3136.
Population
28,608
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,615
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,985
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Croydon
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Croydon
$595k
3/443 Dorset Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
22 Lionel Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
2C Marion Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$888k
5 Kepsi Place
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
82 Croydon Road
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
16 Hyton Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
28 Starcross Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
15A Stephen Crescent
Sold ~July 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 suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Croydon?
The median house price in Croydon, VIC is $885k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.3%.
How much is rent in Croydon?
The median weekly rent in Croydon is around $650 per week.
Is Croydon a good place to live?
Croydon is an eastern 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 is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 28,608 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Croydon?
Croydon has a population of 28,608 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Croydon?
There are 6 schools in or near Croydon, including Ainslie Parklands Primary School, Croydon Primary School and Dorset Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Croydon?
Properties in Croydon take around 19 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 66%.
How much do you need to buy in Croydon?
Entry-level properties in Croydon start around $727k, while premium homes reach $1.22m.
What suburbs are near Croydon?
Suburbs near Croydon include Croydon North, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Croydon Hills and Croydon South.
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