Croydon South VIC

Postcode 3136 · Maroondah LGA

Croydon South is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Maroondah local government area (postcode 3136). With a population of 4,759, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $98K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Croydon South is $915,000, having increased 2.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $756,000 (-2.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $520. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Croydon South is served by 1 school, including 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 976, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Maroondah LGA is moderate at 7,515 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Croydon South offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($915K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Low Yield
Price vs State$915K/$875K Near Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.8% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$63,433
Mean Income$72,515
Earners3,226
YoY Change+7.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education8/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$915K
2.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$756K
-2.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$410
POPULATION
4,759
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,876
Personal Income /wk$843
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Maroondah LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,515
Total Incidents9,033
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA976
Total Students106
Government1
Croydon Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 976
Data: 2024