Croydon North (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Croydon North has a projected residency of approximately 8,313 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 221 individuals (2.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,092 people. This shift is deduced from a resident headcount of 8,291, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP details from June 2025 and 43 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 2,073 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the standard across typical domestic areas evaluated by Districts. The post-census expansion of 2.7% in Croydon North trails the SA4 region (3.8%) by 1.1 percentage points, showing solid competitive parameters. The local demographic gains were heavily underpinned by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 65.0% of the overall population increases lately.

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Croydon North benefits from an educated labor pool with strong representation in critical service fields, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.6%, and estimated job gains of 1.8% over the past year, according to Districts calculations from local statistical zones. As of March 2026, 4,773 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, and workforce participation aligning closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census figures reveal a high proportion of 32.3% of workers working from home, though this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.

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According to Districts' compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO records published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Croydon North recorded a median income of $53,952 and an average income of $68,268. This is roughly in line with national levels and compares to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne, respectively. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $59,142 (median) and $74,835 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Croydon North sit near the 70th percentile nationally. Income breakdowns show the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 34.6% of local earners (2,876 individuals), resembling the wider metropolitan region where fall into this range. High affluence is clear, with of households earning above weekly, which underpins local premium retail and service businesses. Housing costs consume of income, while solid earnings position residents in the th percentile for disposable funds, and the area's SEIFA income ranking sits in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in Croydon North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.6% other properties (townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Croydon North stood well above the Melbourne metro rate, reaching 35.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (47.4%) or tenants (17.6%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was $2,167, exceeding the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Croydon North are considerably above the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also surpass the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 79.8%, consisting of 39.9% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 11.4% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 20.2%, with single-person households at 18.7% and group housing making up 1.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.

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Educational attainments in Croydon North sit below metropolitan averages, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This disparity suggests room for further academic and professional development. Undergraduates represent the largest group at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degree holders (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 34.0% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (21.1%).

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Public transit records show 27 active transit stops operating in Croydon North, comprising various bus options. These stops are served by 10 separate routes, which combine to support 1,422 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with locals typically living 262 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a mostly residential suburb, the majority of workers travel outward for work, with private cars remaining the dominant transit mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 32.3% of workers work from home (2021 Census; likely influenced by COVID-19 measures).

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Croydon North records favorable health statistics based on Districts' evaluation of mortality and long-term illnesses, showing a low incidence of common health issues among both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance rates are slightly ahead of the average SA2 sector at approximately 54% of the population (~4,474 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne.

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Croydon North shows higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 21.4% of its residents born outside Australia and 13.9% speaking a non-English language at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 45.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious difference is seen in Buddhism, which represents 1.6% of residents, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne.

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With a median age of 40, Croydon North is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and also marginally older than the Australian standard of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne baseline, the 65 - 74 bracket is notably larger (11.4% locally), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (10.5%). Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 9.8% to 11.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has climbed from 4.8% to 6.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.3% to 11.8% and the 25 to age bracket dropped from to . Demographic projections indicate the age structure of Croydon North will shift significantly by . The to age bracket is expected to experience major growth, increasing by people () from to . Crucially, the combined cohorts aged + will make up of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the area. Meanwhile, the to and to brackets are expected to undergo population declines.

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Croydon North currently has an estimated 457 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 244 children aged 0-2 and 162 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 424 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 865. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.