Suburb Profile - Croydon VIC

Croydon is a well developed suburb, well regarded among first home buyers and young families.

Croydon Shopping Village serves as a wonderful local hub with supermarkets, retail outlets, train station, public pool and cinemas.

Croydon Tennis Club.
Croydon Tennis Club.
There are multiple playgrounds and outdoor spaces.
There are multiple playgrounds and outdoor spaces.
Croydon Shopping Village
Croydon Shopping Village.

People

Croydon recorded a population of 28,608 at the 2021 Census Report. There are many new first home buyers calling Croydon home, while many younger families are residing here, given the amenities and property prices.

Lifestyle

Croydon Shopping Village is the heart of the suburb, but the council hold many great community events, including an annual show/festival. There are many sporting facilities, parks, playgrounds and walking tracks for people to enjoy all year round.

Homes

The suburb has many older styled brick veneered and weatherboard homes. There have been a number of new subdivisions and renovations in recent years. It is likely we will see more new dwellings such as townhouses and units in the foreseeable future.

Soul_Pod_Cafe_Croydon
SoulPod Cafe
Acai Brothers is a popular place for a refreshment after your daily workout.
Acai Brothers is a popular place for a refreshment after your daily workout.
Croydon Park. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/acaibrotherscroydon/photos
Croydon Park. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/acaibrotherscroydon/photos
Croydon Festival. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Croydon
Croydon Festival. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Croydon

The suburb has a number of schools to choose from, both primary and high school levels.

Croydon Community School

Croydon Community School is a co-educational secondary school (high school), teaching students from years seven through to twelve. In has recently had a massive renovation/upgrade with an impressive masterplan.

Croydon Primary School

Croydon Primary School is a small pubic facility with approximately 180 students. The school teaches children from grades prep foundation through to grade six.

Dorset Primary School

Dorset Primary School s a co-educational facility that teaches children from grades prep foundation through to grade six. The school currently has a student enrolment of over 480 children.

Croydon Community School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/CroydonCS/photos
Croydon Community School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/CroydonCS/photos
Croydon Primary School.
Croydon Primary School.
Dorset Primary School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/dpscroydon/
Dorset Primary School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/dpscroydon/

Properties in suburbs near Croydon

Looking for new and off the plan properties near Croydon? We have a number of opportunities in Bayswater, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark and Ringwood.

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