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Victoria · Postcode 3136
Croydon Hills postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 27 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Croydon Hills at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Croydon Hills ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Croydon Hills vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Croydon Hills | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,437 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $491 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,093 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3136 covers Croydon Hills, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 27 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Outer East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Maroondah.
According to the 2021 Census, Croydon Hills has a population of 4,839 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,437, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 19 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Croydon Hills includes a median weekly rent of $491, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,093, with 1,621 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Croydon Hills scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Croydon Hills include Luther College, Croydon Hills Primary School and Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School.
Croydon Hills is part of the Maroondah statistical area in Victoria.
Croydon Hills details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3136 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,839 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $902/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $491 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,093 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2071/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,621 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.775 |
| Longitude | 145.266 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Maroondah |
| Local Government | Maroondah |
| Federal Electorate | Deakin |
| State Electorate | Warrandyte (North-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 876 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 706 (14.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,021 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,502 (31.0%) |
| 65+ years | 730 (15.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 403 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 393 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 185 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 156 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 153 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 41 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 16 (1.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 341 (21.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 796 (49.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 471 (29.0%) |
Schools in Croydon Hills
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Croydon Hills. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.