VIC3136· Pop. 46,296Maroondah

CROYDON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$959,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

CROYDON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$551/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.45%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$740k

2021

$890k

2022

$864k

2023

$886k

2025

$959k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

CROYDON is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.1%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,806/wk

$80k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.7%

74.4% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

70%

23% apartments

Degree qualified

38.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

410 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

28.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

66.7%

Strong demand

Walkability

16 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

30.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,694/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3136

🏫9 Primary🎓3 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1147

Croydon Hills Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1095

Village School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1089

Sacred Heart School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1065

Yarra Road Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1060

Ainslie Parklands Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1044

Dorset Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1034

Ruskin Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1034

Croydon Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 955

🎓Secondary (3)

Luther College

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1127

Melba Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1003

Croydon Community School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 983

⭐Special (1)

Croydon Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 976

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

47/ 100

8.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1047ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

40/ 100

🚆 1 train🚃 9 tram🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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