Croydon Hills

Croydon Hills has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Croydon Hills as of Feb 2026 is around 4,921. This reflects an increase of 82 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,839 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,906 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,103 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the suburb expected to expand by 300 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 5.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Croydon Hills is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Croydon Hills averaged approximately one new dwelling approval per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY21 and FY25, an estimated six homes were approved, with one additional approval in FY26 to date. The population has decreased over this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $556,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment. This financial year, $34,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, predominantly reflecting residential focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne and nationally, Croydon Hills has significantly less development activity, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Croydon Hills to grow by 285 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Croydon Hills has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified two projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Maroondah Planning Scheme, Revitalisation works at Jumping Creek, Warranwood, 189-191 Dorset Road Townhouses, and Coolstore Road Level Crossing Removal & New Croydon Station. The following list provides details on those projects considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Croydon Hills rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Croydon Hills has an educated workforce with key sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.1%. As of December 2025, 2,905 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. A significant 33.6% worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training showed strong specialization with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence at 3.1%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 2.1% and labour force grew by 1.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years for Croydon Hills, based on industry-specific projections applied to its employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

In financial year 2023, Croydon Hills had a median taxpayer income of $54,313 and an average income of $68,725. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively in Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%, estimated median income is approximately $58,794 and average income is $74,395. Census data indicates Croydon Hills' household incomes rank at the 88th percentile with a weekly income of $2,437. Income distribution shows that 32.4% (1,594 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band, similar to the surrounding region's 32.8%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 38.6% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 88.3% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Croydon Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Croydon Hills' dwellings were entirely houses at the latest Census. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Croydon Hills was 41.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.7% and rented ones at 10.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,093, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Weekly rent in Croydon Hills averaged $491, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, these figures were above the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgage repayments and $375 for rents.

Croydon Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.7% of all households, including 47.7% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Croydon Hills places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Croydon Hills has 32.0% of residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 19.6%. Current educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Croydon Hills shows that there are 17 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 4 individual routes providing service to these stops. Collectively, these routes facilitate 476 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 268 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. Despite this, the car remains the dominant mode of transport, used by 94% of residents.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in Croydon Hills is 2.0, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 33.6%, work from home, which may be reflective of the COVID-19 conditions during that time period. The service frequency across all routes averages 68 trips per day, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Croydon Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Croydon Hills. AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence reveals a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 54% (~2657 people) have private health cover, which is similar to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.7%) and arthritis (7.5%). Around 71.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Under-65s show better-than-average health outcomes. Croydon Hills has 18.8% (~925 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Croydon Hills records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Croydon Hills' population, as per the 2016 Census, showed cultural diversity similar to the wider region's average. 80.9% were born in Australia, 93.3% were citizens, and 86.9% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 51.1%.

However, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%. For ancestry, Australian (27.6%) and English (27.5%) were significantly higher than regional averages of 18.4% and 20.1% respectively. Scottish ancestry stood at 7.8%. Notably, Dutch (2.5%), Hungarian (0.4%), and Sri Lankan (0.5%) groups had higher representation compared to regional figures of 1.2%, 0.3%, and 0.8% respectively.

Croydon Hills's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Croydon Hills is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 15.5% of the population, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 7.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 9.8% to 11.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.4% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.0% to 7.4%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 15.5% to 14.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Croydon Hills, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 47% (139 people), reaching 435 from 295. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.