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Croydon North Postcode
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Croydon North is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 29 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Croydon North is 3136, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Croydon North has a population of 8,092 (3,924 males, 4,163 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Croydon North is $2,156, with a median personal income of $896 per week.
The median weekly rent is $410 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (146), India (105), and South Africa (86).
83.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 13.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Croydon North shows 4,313 people employed (2,568 full-time, 1,467 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (974), managers (466), and technicians & trades (398).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Croydon North has an IRSAD score of 1058 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Croydon North covers an area of 4.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2019 persons per km².
Statistically, Croydon North sits within the Maroondah area, part of the broader Melbourne - Outer East region. It falls under the Maroondah local government area.
The federal electorate for Croydon North is Menzies (Outer Metropolitan).
The 3136 postcode is shared by Croydon North along with Croydon, Croydon Hills and Croydon South.
Croydon North Details
| Postcode | 3136 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,092 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,156/week |
| Median Personal Income | $896/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2019/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,855 |
| Completed Year 12 | 50.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 78 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.7670 |
| Longitude | 145.2870 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 29 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Maroondah |
| Local Government | Maroondah |
| Federal Electorate | Menzies |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,490 (18.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 959 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,098 (25.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,188 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,352 (16.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 742 (9.2%) |
| Asthma | 327 (4.0%) |
| Arthritis | 242 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 177 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 177 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 102 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 100 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 22 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 55 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 806 (28.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,315 (46.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 651 (23.0%) |