Croydon Hills suburb profile
Croydon Hills is a quiet, leafy outer-eastern Melbourne suburb with a firmly residential character, made up largely of established single-storey brick homes on generous blocks and tree-lined streets. It appeals to families and downsizers who value green space, with local parks, playgrounds and walking trails woven through the neighbourhood. Day-to-day needs are met by nearby Croydon town centre with its shops, cafes and community facilities, while local bus routes and access to Croydon railway station provide commuting options. The suburb delivers a low-density, suburban lifestyle that balances privacy and convenience.
Croydon Hills property market performance
Croydon Hills sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a modest 4.7% over the last 12 months.
Over the last 3 months there were eight house sales, and houses sold in a median of 17 days over the last 12 months.
The rental market in Croydon Hills saw house rents average $755 a week over the last 12 months, up a solid 5.6% over the same 12 months.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 4.7% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 8 | N/A |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 17 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $755 | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 5.6% | N/A |
Croydon Hills demographics
Croydon Hills is a community of 4,839 people with a median age of 42. The typical household earns $2,437 a week, which is about $126,724 a year.
Families make up the bulk of households. Couple families with children are the largest group at 54.0%, while couple families without children account for 32.1%. One-parent families represent 13.4% and other families 0.6%. Together, couple families with and without children make up 86.1% of families, and couples with children are roughly four times as common as one-parent families.
Homes in Croydon Hills are predominantly owner-occupied: 41.5% are owned outright and 48.5% are owned with a mortgage, giving owner-occupiers 90.0% of dwellings, while renters make up 10.0%.
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