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 was 4,898 people as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it had increased to around 5,207 people, a rise of 309 individuals (6.3%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 5,140 residents in June 2024 and an additional 99 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density reached 1,820 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Croydon South's growth of 6.3% since the 2021 Census surpassed both SA4 (4.0%) and SA3 regions, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.8% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, Croydon South is projected to grow by 826 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 14.6% 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 has seen approximately 18 new homes approved annually on average over the past five financial years, with a total of 91 homes approved between FY21 and FY25. As of FY26, 6 homes have been approved so far. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $295,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year has seen $9.2 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Croydon South has 17.0% less new development per person but ranks at the 44th percentile nationally, leading to relatively limited buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. New building activity comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, expanding affordable housing options.

This shift from the current 92.0% houses indicates decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 378 people per dwelling approval, Croydon South exhibits a developed market. By 2041, population forecasts estimate an increase of 759 residents (AreaSearch Q3 estimate), with building activity keeping pace but potentially intensifying competition among buyers as the population grows.

Croydon South has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting this region: Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, 150 Cambridge Road Master Plan Development, and 1 Laurence Grove Townhouses are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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

Croydon South has an educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. As of September 2025, 2,758 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Melbourne's. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction shows strong specialization, at 1.5 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 2.7% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force grew by 0.9%, and unemployment fell by 1 percentage point. In comparison, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project 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 could increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Croydon South SA2 was $55,043 and average income was $67,330. Nationally, the median income was $54,892 with an average of $73,761. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,736 (median) and $75,517 (average), based on a 12.16% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data indicates that income in Croydon South clusters around the 58th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 36.0% of individuals (1,874) in Croydon South, similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 32.8%. Housing costs consume 15.6% of income, leaving 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

Croydon South's dwellings were 92.2% houses and 7.8% other types at the latest Census. This compares to Melbourne metro's 87.2% houses and 12.8% others. Home ownership in Croydon South was 33.9%, similar to Melbourne metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.7% and rented at 19.4%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $2,000, matching Melbourne's average, while median weekly rent was $410 compared to Melbourne's $385. Nationally, Croydon South's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpass the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. 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

In Croydon South, 29.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 34.2% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (21.8%).

Educational participation is high at 27.9%, with 10.5% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Croydon South has 15 operational 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 area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average being 360 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 189 daily trips across all routes, 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, indicating a typical prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 53% (~2,780 people) have private health cover, which is relatively high. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.0%) and asthma (8.6%). About 68.0% report being free of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% in Greater Melbourne. Around 17.4% (~908 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 19.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors exceed average levels, outperforming those of 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 had a higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 21.0% of its residents born overseas and 15.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Croydon South, comprising 44.1% of the population. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, making up 0.4% compared to 0.1% across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.6%), Australian (26.1%), and Irish (8.8%). Some other ethnic groups showed notable differences: Dutch at 2.1% in Croydon South versus 2.1% regionally, Sri Lankan at 0.6% versus 0.5%, and Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

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

The median age in Croydon South is 38 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Croydon South has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 75-84 grew from 5.3% to 6.8%, while those aged 35-44 increased from 15.3% to 16.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%, and those aged 55-64 dropped from 11.5% to 10.2%. By 2041, Croydon South's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 22% (150 people), reaching 847 from 696. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 17 residents.