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Croydon South Postcode
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Croydon South is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 27 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Croydon South is 3136, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Croydon South has a population of 4,759 (2,291 males, 2,466 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Croydon South is $1,876, with a median personal income of $843 per week.
The median weekly rent is $410 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (112), Other countries (68), and New Zealand (57).
82.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 15.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Croydon South shows 2,419 people employed (1,448 full-time, 824 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (571), technicians & trades (265), and clerical & admin (207).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Croydon South has an IRSAD score of 1023 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Croydon South covers an area of 2.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1856 persons per km².
Statistically, Croydon South 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 South is Menzies (Outer Metropolitan).
The 3136 postcode is shared by Croydon South along with Croydon, Croydon Hills and Croydon North.
Croydon South Details
| Postcode | 3136 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,759 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,876/week |
| Median Personal Income | $843/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1856/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,765 |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 41 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.8140 |
| Longitude | 145.2710 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Maroondah |
| Local Government | Maroondah |
| Federal Electorate | Menzies |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 955 (20.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 467 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,365 (28.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,180 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 792 (16.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 473 (9.9%) |
| Asthma | 188 (4.0%) |
| Arthritis | 162 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 106 (2.2%) |
| Diabetes | 99 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 75 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 63 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 53 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 560 (32.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 789 (45.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 349 (19.9%) |