Croydon South
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 5,207 as of November 2025, reflecting an increase of 309 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS estimated resident population for June 2024 was 5,140, with an additional 99 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 1,820 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Croydon South's population grew by 6.3% between the 2021 Census and June 2024, outperforming both the SA4 region (4.0%) and the SA3 area. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 57.8% of overall population gains during this period. AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, along with VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation for areas not covered by the ABS data.

Based on these projections, demographic trends suggest an above median population growth for national areas, with Croydon South expected to grow by 826 persons to 2041, representing 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 91 homes were approved, with a further 6 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2.1 new residents per year, 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, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Croydon South has 17.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 45th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively limited buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New building activity comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium to high-density housing, offering a wider range of affordable options compared to the area's current 92.0% houses.

With around 378 people per dwelling approval, Croydon South shows a developed market with population forecasts indicating a gain of 759 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Croydon South has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project that is likely to impact this area: Laurence Grove Townhouses, Wendys, Jasbe Petroleum Development, Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, and Canterbury Road Improvements from Waterloo Street to Sunset Drive. These projects are key, 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 a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 3.5%. Key industries for residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area has a strong specialisation in construction, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, but lower representation in transport, postal & warehousing at 2.7% versus the regional average of 5.2%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and an unemployment increase of 0.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that over five years, Croydon South's employment could grow by approximately 6.5%, and over ten years, it could reach around 13.5%, assuming a simple weighting extrapolation based on the local employment mix.

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 was $55,043 and average income was $67,330. Nationally, the median income was $54,892 and the average was $73,761. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $61,736 and average income will be around $75,517, based on a 12.16% increase since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data indicates incomes in Croydon South cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket captures 36.0% of individuals (1,874 people), similar to Melbourne's metropolitan region 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

Croydon South's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metro's 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Croydon South was 33.9%, similar to Melbourne metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings made up 46.7%, with rented dwellings at 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Melbourne metro average. Median weekly rent was $410, compared to Melbourne metro's $385. 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 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%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with Greater Melbourne's average.

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

Educational qualifications in Croydon South differ from regional benchmarks. Specifically, 29.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ 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. Croydon Special Developmental School serves the area with an enrollment of 95 students as of a recent report. The school offers integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. However, local school capacity is limited (1.8 places per 100 residents vs 15.5 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling in nearby areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates 15 active stops operating within Croydon South, offering bus services. These stops are served by 8 unique routes, facilitating 1,325 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 360 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 189 trips daily across all routes, translating 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 are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts being fairly standard.

Approximately 53% of its total population (~2,780 people) have private health cover, which is relatively high. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.0 and 8.6% of residents respectively. Around 68.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Greater Melbourne. In Croydon South, 17.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (908 people), which is lower than the 19.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors in Croydon South are above average, performing 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 had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.0% of its population born overseas and 15.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Croydon South, comprising 44.1% of people. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 0.4% of Croydon South's population versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.6%), Australian (26.1%), and Irish (8.8%). Dutch (2.1%) and Sri Lankan (0.6%) populations were notably higher than the regional averages of 2.1% and 0.5%, respectively, while Hungarian representation was also slightly higher at 0.4%.

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 proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 5.3% to 6.8%, while those aged 35-44 rose 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 change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 22 people, reaching 847 from 696. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 17 residents.