Croydon Park (SA)

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Based on assessments of ABS demographic revisions for the wider region, alongside recent address validation by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Croydon Park (SA) is projected to be approximately 4,197 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 33 people (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,230 residents. This shift is derived from a resident headcount of 4,187, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 29 validated new addresses following the Census. The suburb of Croydon Park (SA) has a density of 2,426 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by Districts. Growth was primarily fueled by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 89.0% of recent population gains.

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Croydon Park has a highly qualified labor pool across a range of industries, with an unemployment rate of 5.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 6.4%, according to aggregated regional statistics from Districts. In March 2026, 2,250 residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sat 1.6% above the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, and the participation rate matched the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 66.6%. Census files show a minor 7.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Income levels in Croydon Park are lower than the national average, according to the latest ATO tax statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 tax year. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $54,703 and an average income of $61,387, compared to Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would place the median at $60,266 and the average at $67,630 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb are positioned between the 19th and 30th percentiles nationally. The largest bracket contains 32.1% of local taxpayers (1,347 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional profile where of the population falls into this range. Severe housing affordability pressure leaves residents with only of their income, ranking at the th percentile nationally.

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The residential landscape in Croydon Park during the last Census consisted of 79.8% standalone houses and 20.1% alternative dwellings including townhouses, units, and other structures, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metro Adelaide. Homeownership levels of 30.1% lagged slightly behind the Adelaide metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being paid off via a mortgage (30.3%) or occupied by tenants (39.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,684 sat above the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rental cost of $320 matched the metropolitan average of $320. On a national level, Croydon Park mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are considerably lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 66.5%, consisting of couples with children at 29.3%, couples without children at 22.1%, and single-parent homes at 12.9%. The remaining 33.5% are non-family households, including single-person households at 27.7% and group households at 5.9%. The median occupancy size is 2.6 residents, which exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The academic credentials of local residents are distinctive compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates representing 29.4% of residents aged 15 and over, which is higher than the SA3 average of 22.6% and the South Australian average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are held by 19.7% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 8.1%, and graduate diplomas by 1.6%. Technical qualifications are also prevalent, with 26.5% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 18.1%.

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Public transit audits show 17 transit stops operating in Croydon Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 10 distinct routes, providing a total of 979 passenger trips per week. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 211 meters from their nearest stop. Most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 85% and buses accounting for 8%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.4. A low 7.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic circumstances.

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Health assessments indicate below-average wellness outcomes for local residents, according to Districts analyses of mortality and chronic disease rates. Common medical conditions are average for the broader population but elevated among older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low, sitting at approximately 51% of the population, representing about 2,152 individuals.

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The suburb displays a high degree of multiculturalism, with 47.8% of the population born outside Australia and 56.4% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.2% of residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Buddhism, which is practiced by 10.9% of the community, significantly higher than the 2.4% average across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 34 years is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and below the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, Croydon Park contains a higher proportion of people aged 25 to 34 years (22.2%) and fewer children aged 5 to 14 years (9.1%). The concentration of young adults aged 25 to 34 years is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 20.6% to 22.2% of the population, whereas residents aged 85 and over decreased from 3.3% to 2.1% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from to . Projections suggest the age profile will change by with the to bracket growing by to add residents, reaching while the to group is expected to grow by a minor , adding children.

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Croydon Park currently has an estimated 239 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 128 children aged 0-2 and 86 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 261 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 339. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).