Croydon North

An assessment of population growth drivers in Croydon North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of Croydon North is estimated at around 8,265 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 173 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,092 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 8,236 following examination of ABS' ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,061 persons per square kilometer. Croydon North's growth rate of 2.1% since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends suggest a population increase just below the median statistical area nationally, with Croydon North expected to increase by 632 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 7.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Croydon North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Croydon North averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 76 homes. As of FY26, 12 approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $556,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

In FY26, $239,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Croydon North has significantly less development activity, with 58.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, which is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 69.0% standalone homes and 31.0% attached dwellings, indicating an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 94.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 484 people per dwelling approval, Croydon North shows a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 611 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Hughes Park Pavilion Redevelopment, Holloway Road Upgrade and Reconstruction Works, Brushy Creek Recycled Water Project, and The Outlook Croydon North. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Croydon North significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Croydon North has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors being well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.3% in September 2025, which is below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.0%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A high proportion, 32.3%, of residents worked from home according to Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Residents are primarily employed in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is notably concentrated at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.0% while labour force increased by 0.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne where employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Croydon North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, indicate national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Croydon North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch reports that Croydon North had a median taxpayer income of $53,952 and an average income of $68,268 in the financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are approximately average, with Greater Melbourne having median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%, estimated incomes would be around $58,403 (median) and $73,900 (average). The 2021 Census shows that Croydon North's household, family, and personal incomes are at the 70th percentile nationally. Incomes between $1,500 - 2,999 per week account for 34.6% of individuals (2,859 people), similar to the region's 32.8%. The suburb has considerable affluence with 31.4% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. Housing expenses make up 14.3% of income. Residents rank in the 77th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Croydon North's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.6% other dwellings. In contrast, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Croydon North stood at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.4% and rented ones at 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Croydon North was $410, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Croydon North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 79.8 percent of all households, including 39.9 percent couples with children, 27.5 percent couples without children, and 11.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.2 percent, with lone person households at 18.7 percent and group households comprising 1.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Croydon North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Croydon North residents aged 15+ with university degrees comprise 31.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials held by 34.0% include advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (21.1%). Current educational participation stands at 28.5%, with 9.9% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis indicates 27 active public transport stops in Croydon North, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes that collectively facilitate 1,422 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 262 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 92%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.7, surpassing the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant proportion of residents, 32.3%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are around 203 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Croydon North is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Croydon North shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover rate is approximately 54% of the total population (~4,448 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 69.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.1% (1,661 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, generally in line with the national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Croydon North 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 North's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 21.4% born overseas and 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Croydon North, accounting for 45.7%. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent here at 1.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 4.2%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (28.7%), Australian (25.3%), and Scottish (8.0%). Notably, Dutch ancestry is overrepresented in Croydon North at 2.3% versus the regional average of 1.2%, while Sri Lankan and South African ancestries also show higher percentages than the regional averages.

Croydon North's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Croydon North has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Croydon North at 11.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 6.4%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has increased from 9.8% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 11.7% to 10.2%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 13.3% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Croydon North's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 234 people (44%), from 528 to 763. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 72% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.