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Victoria · Postcode 3136
Croydon postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 28 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Croydon 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.
Detailed comparison table
Croydon vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Croydon | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,615 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,985 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 28 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 has a population of 28,608 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,615, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 174 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Croydon includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,985, with 11,335 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Croydon scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 7 schools in the Croydon area, including Melba Secondary College, Dorset Primary School, Ruskin Park Primary School and others.
Croydon is part of the Maroondah statistical area in Victoria.
Croydon details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3136 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 28,608 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,615/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $816/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,985 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 14.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2029/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11,335 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 174 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.794384 |
| Longitude | 145.2815432 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 28 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 | 5,152 (18.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,855 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,240 (28.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,515 (22.8%) |
| 65+ years | 5,842 (20.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 2,769 (9.7%) |
| Asthma | 2,688 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 1,351 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,194 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 1,025 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 566 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 242 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 646 (5.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,580 (40.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,360 (38.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,642 (14.6%) |
Schools in Croydon
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Croydon. 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.