Croydon

VIC 3136 · Eastern Suburbs

Established Melbourne suburb with great schools, parks & transport.

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Overall Livability
6.1 /10
Good
$916k
Median House
$380/wk
Weekly Rent
28,608
Population
+1.8%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Croydon, VIC

3136

The postcode for Croydon is 3136. Croydon is a suburb in Eastern Suburbs, VIC, Australia, with a population of 28,608 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 3136

About Croydon

Established Melbourne suburb with great schools, parks & transport.

Croydon is a well-established suburban favourite in Melbourne, offering excellent schools, local shopping strips, parklands and strong transport links to the CBD. A top choice for families seeking space without sacrificing convenience.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Affordability
  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Singles · Professionals · Students · Retirees

Livability

How Croydon scores across the categories that matter most.

6.1 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
6.3
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
3.8
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$916k
Median House
$675k
Median Unit
$380/wk
Median Rent
+1.8%
1 Year Growth
+15.6%
5 Year Growth

Median sale prices & growth from the Valuer-General Victoria (Victorian Property Sales Report). Medians reflect recorded sales and may lag the current market.

Safety in Croydon

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
26 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 28,608
Median Age 39 years
Families 68.7%
Owner Occupiers 69.8%
Renters 26.4%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
5
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
8
Students
7

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Croydon

7 nearby

School details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.

Getting around Croydon

6.3/10 transport score
1 train stop 144 bus/coach stops

Lines serving Croydon

Train
Lilydale
Bus
664 668 669 670 671 672 684 688 689 690 737 967

145 stops in Croydon

Train 1
  • Croydon Station
Bus 143
  • 23 Kalinda Rd
  • 26 Kalinda Rd
  • 76 Dorset Rd
  • 78 Dorset Rd
  • Alfrick Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Ann St/Croydon Rd
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Araluen Dr/Jesmond Rd
  • Araluen Dr/Jesmond Rd
  • Arndale SC/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Arundel St/Midhurst Rd
  • Bonnie View Rd/Maroondah Hwy
  • Burnt Bridge Shopping Centre/Maroondah Hwy
  • Cherry Tree Gr/Maroondah Hwy
  • Churchill Way/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Civic Sq/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Clegg Ave/Mt. Dandenong Rd
  • Clegg Ave/Mt. Dandenong Rd
  • Clement Cres/Croydon Rd
  • Croydon Community School/Croydon Rd
  • Croydon PS/Croydon Rd
  • Croydon PS/Croydon Rd
  • Croydon PS/Kent Ave
  • Croydon PS/Kent Ave
  • Croydon Station/Railway Ave
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  • Croydon Station/Railway Ave
  • Croydon Station/Railway Ave
  • Diana St/Mt. Dandenong Rd
  • Donald St/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Dorothy St/Jesmond Rd
  • Dorothy St/Jesmond Rd
  • Dorset Lodge Residential Care/Dorset Rd
  • Dorset Lodge Residential Care/Dorset Rd
  • Dorset Rd/Bellara Dr
  • Dorset Rd/Hewish Rd
  • Dorset Rd/Maroondah Hwy
  • Dorset Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Eastfield Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Eva Ct/Kent Ave
  • Exeter Rd/Maroondah Hwy
  • Frederick St/Dorset Rd
  • Frederick St/Dorset Rd
  • Glamis Ct/Hull Rd
  • Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave
  • Glenora Ave/Wicklow Ave
  • Golf Links Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Golf Links Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Golf Links Rd/Maroondah Hwy
  • Gordon St/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Grandview Ave/Croydon Rd
  • Grandview Ave/Croydon Rd
  • Grayling Cres/Kalinda Rd
  • Haig St/Dorset Rd
  • Heathfield Ct/Midhurst Rd
  • Henty Ct/Hull Rd
  • Highland Ave/Maroondah Hwy
  • Hinkley Ave/Maroondah Hwy
  • Hinkley Ave/Maroondah Hwy
  • Jackson St/Dorset Rd
  • Jarvis Ave/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Karnak Cl/Bellara Dr
  • Kent Ave/Maroondah Hwy
  • Kincumber Dr/Hull Rd
  • Kirra Ct/Mt. Dandenong Rd
  • Kurrajong Ave/Hull Rd
  • Kurrajong Ave/Hull Rd
  • Lacey St/Hewish Rd
  • Leigh Rd/Jesmond Rd
  • Leigh Rd/Norton Rd
  • Leigh Rd/Norton Rd
  • Lincoln Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Lipscombe Park/Kirtain Dr
  • Lipscombe Park/Kirtain Dr
  • Lusher Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Maggs St/Maroondah Hwy
  • Main St/Devon St
  • Main St/Lacey St
  • Main St/Lacey St
  • Malseed St/Dorset Rd
  • Malseed St/Dorset Rd
  • Maroondah Hwy/Kalinda Rd
  • Maroondah Hwy/Kent Ave
  • Maroondah Hwy/Midhurst Rd
  • Maroondah Hwy/Midhurst Rd
  • Maroondah Hwy/Yarra Rd
  • Mcilraith Ct/Hull Rd
  • Midhurst Rd/Plymouth Rd
  • Mingara Ret Village/Wicklow Ave
  • Mingara Ret Village/Wicklow Ave
  • Monkami Training Centre/Dorset Rd
  • Moore Ave/Dorset Rd
  • Mooroolbark Bowls Club/Hull Rd
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Bayswater Rd
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Bayswater Rd
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St
  • Nareen Ct/Bellara Dr
  • Neil St/Dorset Rd
  • Newhaven Lane/Dorset Rd
  • Newhaven Lane/Dorset Rd
  • Norton Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Norton Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Nuraylia Ave/Hull Rd
  • Parry St/Dorset Rd
  • Parry St/Dorset Rd
  • Primrose Rd/Maroondah Hwy
  • Prospect Hill Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Prospect Hill Rd/Dorset Rd
  • Ronald Rd/Bayswater Rd
  • Ronald Rd/Bayswater Rd
  • Ross Rd/Mt. Dandenong Rd
  • Ruskin Ave/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Ruskin Ave/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • Ryland Ave/Maroondah Hwy
  • Samuel St/Croydon Rd
  • Sandgate Ave/Plymouth Rd
  • Silverley Rd/Hull Rd
  • Somerset Cres/Kent Ave
  • Somerset Cres/Kent Ave
  • Stirling Rd/Maroondah Hwy
  • Sturt St/Lacey St
  • Sturt St/Lacey St
  • Swinburne TAFE/Norton Rd
  • Swinburne TAFE/Norton Rd
  • Taylors Rd/Jesmond Rd
  • The Oaks/Mt Dandenong Rd
  • The Range Bvd/Dorset Rd
  • The Range Bvd/Dorset Rd
  • Vinter Ave/Bayswater Rd
  • Wicklow Ave/Mt. Dandenong Rd
  • Wicklow Ave/Mt. Dandenong Rd
  • Wilhelmina Ct/Maroondah Hwy
  • Yarraduct Pl/Bayswater Rd
V/Line Coach 1
  • Dorset Rd/Maroondah Hwy

Public transport data from Public Transport Victoria (PTV) via DataVic (Victorian Government open data, CC BY 4.0). Route lines show the network passing through the suburb, not timetables. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Croydon?

Croydon is in postcode 3136, in VIC, Australia.

Where is Croydon?

Croydon is a suburb in VIC, within the Eastern Suburbs local government area, Australia.

Is Croydon a good place to live?

Croydon has an overall livability score of 6.1 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.