Croydon, SA: suburb profile

The population of Croydon SA is 1,220 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Croydon is $811 per week ($42,172 per year). Median rent in Croydon is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Croydon has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Croydon has a population density of 2,074 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Croydon is Greece. The most common religion is No religion (40.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croydon is $1,985.

There were 67 recorded offences in Croydon in 2025-26, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (33 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Croydon Population

1,220 residents at the 2021 Census.

Croydon Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$811/wk

$42,172 per year

Ranked 3,416 of 14,663

Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

Ranked 4,328 of 14,663

Median Age

42years

4 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,985/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Croydon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (605) Female 50.3% (612)

Population Density

2,074

people per km²

1,220 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,433

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

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Croydon Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Croydon, 47.9% are owned outright and 52.1% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

47.9%

Owned with mortgage

52.1%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Greece
England
Cambodia
Afghanistan

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

Croydon Religion

No religion

40.2%

Catholic

25.2%

Eastern Orthodox

13.3%

Not stated

4.5%

Anglican

3.4%

Islam

2.6%

Lutheran

2.6%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Croydon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
Italian
Vietnamese
Portuguese
French
Tagalog
Arabic

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Croydon Employment

Employed full-time

38.6% 370 people

Employed part-time

25.8% 247 people

Unemployed

2.4% 23 people

Not in labour force

33.3% 319 people

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

Croydon Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.4%

Certificate III/IV

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Postgraduate Degree

13.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Croydon Occupation

Professionals

44.9%

Managers

17.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Labourers

3.1%

Sales Workers

2.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.2%

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

Croydon Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.0%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Health

12.6%

Engineering

12.0%

Education

10.6%

Creative Arts

8.4%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

Information Technology

2.9%

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

Croydon Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Croydon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Croydon Marital Status

Married

42.5% 434

Separated

2.9% 30

Divorced

8.6% 88

Widowed

5.8% 59

Never married

40.1% 409

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Croydon Ancestry

English

28.6%

Australian

28.4%

Italian

17.0%

Greek

12.3%

Irish

9.1%

German

7.7%

Scottish

7.0%

Vietnamese

2.7%

Australian Aboriginal

2.0%

Chinese

2.0%

Croatian

1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Croydon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.2%

Secondary — Catholic

17.5%

Primary — Catholic

15.6%

Pre-school

10.4%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Secondary — Government

9.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

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

Croydon Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

8.7%

No need for assistance

91.3%

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

Croydon Volunteering

Volunteer

16.9% 165

Not a volunteer

83.1% 814

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Croydon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.6%

$800-$999/mo

5.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Croydon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.6%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Train

4.6%

Bicycle

3.9%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Walked only

2.4%

Bus

2.0%

Tram/Light Rail

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.6%

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

Croydon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.7%

1 vehicle

36.6%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

10.8%

4+ vehicles

4.7%

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

Croydon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

23.5%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

22.0%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

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

Croydon Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Croydon Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Croydon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

122

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Croydon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Croydon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children

22.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.7%

One parent — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Croydon Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.3% 3

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 4

Previously served

1.4% 14

Never served

97.9% 971

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Croydon Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 189

Did not provide

80.6% 786

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Croydon Children Ever Born

No children

38.6%

1 child

14.4%

2 children

30.5%

3 children

13.6%

4 children

3.0%

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

Croydon When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Croydon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

35.9%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

6.5%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Croydon Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

32.3%

3 persons

18.5%

4 persons

15.5%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Croydon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,054

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Croydon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

97.3%

Step family — no other children

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Croydon Crime Statistics

67 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Other Against Person

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Croydon Schools

schools nearby

government

1021

avg ICSEA score

14,899

total students

Prospect Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 537 students

1109

ICSEA

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 153 students

1105

ICSEA

Rosary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 484 students

1101

ICSEA

Torrensville Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 380 students

1099

ICSEA

St Dominic's Priory College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 658 students

1080

ICSEA

Whitefriars School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 603 students

1076

ICSEA

Lockleys North Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 422 students

1069

ICSEA

Kilkenny Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 450 students

1069

ICSEA

Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic

Combined · U · 70 students

1066

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 223 students

1063

ICSEA

Allenby Gardens Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 392 students

1062

ICSEA

Nazareth Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · R-12 · 2,576 students

1049

ICSEA

St George College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 350 students

1046

ICSEA

Temple Christian College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,151 students

1043

ICSEA

Blackfriars Priory School Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 786 students

1037

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 32 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Croydon Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,854/wk

Median rent $310/wk

Rent to income 16.7%

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

Median rent in Croydon against your income

Your weekly income

About $8,034 a month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,544/wk

Rent share 16.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Moorak

Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk $60/wk less rent

Everard Park

Income: $744/wk Rent: $286/wk $24/wk less rent

Woodville (SA)

Income: $750/wk Rent: $300/wk $10/wk less rent

Ethelton

Income: $787/wk Rent: $300/wk $10/wk less rent

Keith

Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk $130/wk less rent

Risdon Park South

Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk $125/wk less rent

Paringa

Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk $110/wk less rent

Renmark West

Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk $110/wk less rent

Croydon vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Croydon is $811 a week, 7% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 260th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 16.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Croydon	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$811/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,854/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$310/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,985/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	42	43	42
Rent share of household income	16.7%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Croydon

The closest suburb to Croydon is Ridleyton, 0.5 km away.

Ridleyton

0.5 km away · income $842/wk · rent $300/wk

West Croydon

0.8 km away · income $784/wk · rent $350/wk

Renown Park

1.0 km away · income $640/wk · rent $250/wk

Brompton

1.1 km away · income $856/wk · rent $380/wk

West Hindmarsh

1.1 km away · income $851/wk · rent $320/wk

Allenby Gardens

1.2 km away · income $796/wk · rent $323/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Croydon

What is the population of Croydon SA?

The population of Croydon SA is 1,220 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,074 people per km².Croydon is ranked #3,675 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Croydon?

The median personal income in Croydon SA is $811 per week, or $42,172 per year.The median household income is $1,854 per week.Family income is $2,433 per week.Croydon is ranked #3,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Croydon?

Median rent in Croydon SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Croydon ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Croydon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croydon SA is $1,985. 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 SA is 42 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 South Australia with a population of 1,220.The median income is $811/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40329. All dollar figures in AUD.