Croydon South

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

Croydon South's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 5,186, marking a rise of 288 people since the 2021 Census which reported 4,898 residents. This increase, equivalent to a 5.9% growth rate, is inferred from ABS's June 2025 estimate of 5,147 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 1,813 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Croydon South's growth outperformed both its SA4 region (3.8%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed around 57.4% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 for areas not covered by this data.

Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas until 2041. By 2041, Croydon South is projected to grow by 768 persons, reflecting a 14.1% increase over the 16-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Croydon South has seen approximately 18 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 91 homes were approved, with a further 10 approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling built over this period attracted an average of 2.1 new residents yearly, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $295,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year has seen $9.2 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Comparatively, Croydon South has 18.0% less new development per person than Greater Melbourne. Nationally, it ranks at the 44th percentile of areas assessed, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and increased interest in existing dwellings.

New building activity comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, expanding the range of medium-density options and creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. This shift from the area's predominantly house-dominated existing housing (currently 92.0%) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 378 people per dwelling approval, Croydon South exhibits a developed market. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area is projected to gain 729 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to affect the region: Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment), Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, and 150 Cambridge Road Master Plan Development are key projects. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Croydon South maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Croydon South has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the national average, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,757 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands at 0.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 30.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Croydon South shows strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, but lower representation in transport, postal & warehousing at 2.7% compared to the regional average of 5.2%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force grew by 1.6%, and unemployment remained stable. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded higher employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a slight increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Croydon South SA2 has a median income of $58,724 and an average income of $70,364. Nationally, the median income is $57,688 with an average of $75,164. By March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest a median income of approximately $64,373 and an average of $77,133 in Croydon South SA2. Census 2021 data indicates that incomes in Croydon South cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 36.0% of individuals (1,866 people) in Croydon South, similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 32.8%. Housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th 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

Dwelling structure in Croydon South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Croydon South was at 33.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.7% and rented ones at 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent was $410, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Croydon South's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded 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 36.3% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households making up 2.1%. 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

Croydon South's educational qualifications lag behind regional averages. In this area, 29.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 12.4% while certificates make up 21.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 15 active transport stops operating within Croydon South. These stops are served by a mix of buses on 7 individual routes, collectively providing 1,191 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 360 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 30% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 170 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 79 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Croydon South is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Croydon South shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~2,805 people) have private health cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health issues affect 9.0% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.6%. Around 68.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has 17.4% (904 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Croydon South's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.0% of its population born overseas and 15.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Croydon South, comprising 44.1% of its population. However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 0.4% versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.6%, regional average: 20.1%), Australian (26.1%, regional average: 18.4%), and Irish (8.8%). Notably, Dutch (2.1% vs regional 1.2%), Sri Lankan (0.6% vs 0.8%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) groups were also overrepresented.

Croydon South's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Croydon South is close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Croydon South has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (6.8%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 increased from 5.3% to 6.8%, while those aged 35-44 increased from 15.3% to 16.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 13.3% to 12.2%, and those aged 55-64 dropped from 11.5% to 10.4%. By 2041, Croydon South's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 24 people, reaching 825 from 667. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 17 residents.