Croydon South

Croydon South has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, the estimated population of Croydon South as of November 2025 is around 5,207. This reflects an increase of 448 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,759. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,140 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 99 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,987 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Croydon South's growth of 9.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.0%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 57.99999999999999% 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 by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, making adjustments using 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 826 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 14.6% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Croydon South according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Croydon South recorded approximately 18 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 91 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 resulted in 2.1 new residents annually, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes was $520,000.

This financial year saw $9.2 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Croydon South had 17.0% less building activity per person and ranked among the 45th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. This is indicative of the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprised 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing mix of 92.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location had approximately 377 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area.

Population forecasts suggest Croydon South will gain 759 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential heightened competition as the population grows.

Croydon South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to impact this area: Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, 150 Cambridge Road Master Plan Development, and 1 Laurence Grove Townhouses are key projects. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Croydon South ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Croydon South has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment growth over the previous year was estimated at 1.7%. As of June 2025, 2,737 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction showed notable concentration, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing had lower representation at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% and unemployment rose by 0.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in Sep-22, project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Croydon South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Croydon South had a median income among taxpayers of $54,977 and an average level of $67,250. These figures are slightly above national averages, which were $54,892 and $73,761 respectively across Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Croydon South would be approximately $61,662 (median) and $75,428 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Croydon South cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows 36.5% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting regional patterns where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.7% of income in Croydon South, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Croydon South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 8.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's structure which was 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Croydon South stood at 34.2%, similar to Melbourne metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (46.3%) or rented (19.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. However, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $410, slightly higher than Melbourne metro's $385. Nationally, Croydon South's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher than the national figure of $375.

Croydon South has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 76.1% of all households, including 36.2% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

Educational attainment in Croydon South aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Croydon South trail regional benchmarks; 29.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (22.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. Croydon Special Developmental School serves the local area, enrolling 95 students as of a specific date. The school operates under typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 979), offering balanced educational opportunities. All schools provide integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. Local school capacity is limited at 1.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.5, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas.

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

Croydon South has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that together facilitate 1,325 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located 360 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 189 daily trips, which equates to approximately 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Croydon South's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Croydon South's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts. Approximately 53% of the total population (~2,781 people) have private health cover, which is relatively high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 9.0% of residents and asthma impacting 8.7%. A significant portion, 67.9%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Greater Melbourne. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.4% (906 people), compared to the 19.0% in Greater Melbourne. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average and perform better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Croydon South was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Croydon South's population shows higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 21.0% born overseas and 15.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Croydon South, accounting for 44.0%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 0.4% of Croydon South's population versus 0.1%.

The top ancestry groups are English (29.0%), Australian (26.1%), and Irish (8.8%). Some ethnicities show notable differences: Dutch at 2.1%, Hungarian at 0.4%, and Sri Lankan at 0.5% are proportionally similar to the regional averages.

Croydon South's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Croydon South is 38 years, closely matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Croydon South has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.3% to 6.7%, while those aged 35-44 have risen from 15.2% to 16.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.5% to 12.0%, and the 55-64 group has fallen from 11.6% to 10.2%. By 2041, Croydon South's population is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 21%, adding 149 people and reaching a total of 847 from 697. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is predicted to decrease by 18 residents.