Croydon QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Croydon, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Croydon QLD is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Croydon is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Croydon is $148 per week ($641 per month). Croydon has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Croydon has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Croydon is Fiji. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croydon is $243.

There were 21 recorded offences in Croydon in 2025-26, a rate of 98 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (8 offences).

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Croydon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Croydon Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
#5896 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$148/wk
$641 per month
#8365 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$243/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1.1 per bedroom

Croydon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (111) Female 48.8% (106)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
215 people · 4578.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Croydon Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Croydon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
90.0% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
10.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Croydon Country of Birth

Australia
96.6%
Fiji
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Croydon Religion

No Religion
41.0%
Catholic
18.4%
Not stated
14.3%
Anglican
13.8%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Croydon Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Croydon Employment

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Employed full-time
51.1% 71 people
Employed part-time
13.7% 19 people
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Unemployed
5.0% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
30.2% 42 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Croydon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Croydon Occupation

Managers
34.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.3%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Labourers
9.3%
Professionals
7.0%
Clerical & Administrative
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Croydon Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.9%
Agriculture & Environment
15.4%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Architecture & Building
12.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.3%
Education
10.3%
Engineering
10.3%
Health
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Croydon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Croydon Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Croydon Marital Status

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Married
33.7% 60
↔️
Separated
5.6% 10
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Divorced
8.4% 15
🕊️
Widowed
2.2% 4
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Never married
50.0% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Croydon Ancestry

Australian
35.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
28.1%
English
20.4%
Irish
4.7%
Dutch
2.1%
Filipino
2.1%
Indian
1.7%
Italian
1.7%
Scottish
1.7%
Other
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Croydon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
88.5%
Vocational Education
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Croydon Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.9% 10
No need for assistance
97.1% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Croydon Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.6% 26
Not a volunteer
81.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Croydon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
55.1%
Walked only
21.3%
Truck
9.0%
Did not go to work
9.0%
Bicycle
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Croydon Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.8%
1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Croydon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.9%
2 bedrooms
13.8%
3 bedrooms
43.1%
4 bedrooms
12.3%
5 bedrooms
9.2%
6+ bedrooms
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Croydon Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
35.5%
moved in the last 5 years
7.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Croydon Indigenous Population

40.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
153
Indigenous residents
224
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Croydon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Diabetes
8
Lung condition
7
Arthritis
6
Cancer
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Croydon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$150-$299/wk
14.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
16.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Croydon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.8%
Couple — no children
23.1%
One parent — children under 15
20.8%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%
Couple — no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Croydon Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.1% 3
👤
Never served
97.9% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Croydon Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
2.2% 3
Did not provide
97.8% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Croydon Children Ever Born

No children
8.8%
1 child
8.8%
2 children
11.8%
3 children
41.2%
4 children
8.8%
5+ children
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Croydon When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Croydon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5–14 hours
27.1%
15–29 hours
5.7%
30+ hours
5.7%
Did not do domestic work
40.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Croydon Household Size

1 person
41.7%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
8.3%
4 persons
4.2%
5 persons
13.9%
6+ persons
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Croydon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
160
Moved from QLD
19
Moved from VIC
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Croydon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Croydon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 21 total

Assault
8
Domestic Violence
8
Weapons
2
Property Damage
2
Traffic
1

Offence trend by year:

2000
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2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Croydon Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,292/wk
Median Rent $148/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Croydon

≈ $5,599/month
Median rent $148/wk
Left after rent $1,144/wk
Rent share 11.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Croydon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Frequently Asked Questions About Croydon

What is the population of Croydon QLD?

The population of Croydon QLD is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Croydon is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Croydon?

The median personal income in Croydon QLD is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Croydon is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Croydon?

Median rent in Croydon QLD is $148 per week ($641 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Croydon ranks #8,365 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Croydon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croydon QLD is $243. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Croydon?

The median age in Croydon QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Croydon a good suburb to live in?

Croydon is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 215.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30760. All dollar figures in AUD.