Croydon Hills

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Croydon Hills is around 4921, reflecting an increase of 82 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of approximately 1.7%. The resident population was estimated at 4906 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, with an additional 1 validated new address recorded since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2103 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of national areas, with the suburb expected to expand by 304 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of approximately 6.6% 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 financial years 2021 to 2025, an estimated six homes were approved, with one more in the current financial year 2026. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $556,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment. This financial year saw $34,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne and nationally, Croydon Hills has significantly less development activity, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

By 2041, Croydon Hills is projected to grow by 324 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects likely affecting this region. Key projects are 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 details those most relevant.

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

Croydon Hills has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4%. As of September 2025, 2,894 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was 2.8% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 33.6% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Croydon Hills showed strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing had a limited presence at 3.1% compared to the regional 5.2%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.4% alongside labour force increasing by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Croydon Hills's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, noting this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on July 2023 for financial year 2023, Croydon Hills had a median taxpayer income of $54,313 and an average income of $68,725. Nationally, the median was $57,688 and the average was $75,164. By September 2025, estimates suggest median incomes will reach approximately $58,794 and averages will be around $74,395, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 88th percentile with a weekly income of $2,437. Income distribution reveals that 32.4% of individuals (1,594 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999. This is similar to surrounding regions where 32.8% fall into this earnings band. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are seen in 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, contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Croydon Hills was 41.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.7% and rented at 10.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,093, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Croydon Hills was $491, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Croydon Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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 constitute 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 a lower proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university degrees compared to Greater Melbourne, with 32.0% versus 37.0%. The most common qualification is the bachelor degree at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.3% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (19.6%). Educational participation is high in Croydon Hills, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (9.2%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (5.4%).

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 indicates that there are 17 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with four individual routes providing a total of 476 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport 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, with the car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 33.6%, work from home, which may reflect the conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The service frequency averages 68 trips per day across all routes, 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 notable results across Croydon Hills. AreaSearch's assessment indicates very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% (~2657 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.7% and 7.5% of residents respectively. 71.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (920 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line 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, in terms of cultural diversity, aligns with the wider region's average. Its population comprises 80.9% born in Australia, 93.3% who are citizens, and 86.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 51.1%.

Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 1.0%. The top three ancestry groups in Croydon Hills are Australian (27.6%), English (27.5%), and Scottish (7.8%). Notably, Dutch ancestry is overrepresented at 2.5% versus the regional average of 1.2%, Hungarian at 0.4% compared to 0.3%, and Sri Lankan at 0.5% versus 0.8%.

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 age group of 55-64 shows strong representation at 15.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 9.8% to 11.4% of the population, 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 7.3%, 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 age groups of 65 and above will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.