$410 —
Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $351
- 2021: $410
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Croydon South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Croydon South
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more separate houses exist in Croydon South than in the typical Victorian suburb, with 92% of homes being detached. This creates a residential landscape where large family homes dominate, although typical monthly mortgage payments have climbed to $2,000.
$410
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- $100–$121: 37 areas
- $121–$143: 11 areas
- $143–$164: 27 areas
- $164–$186: 32 areas
- $186–$207: 63 areas
- $207–$229: 57 areas
- $229–$250: 59 areas
- $250–$271: 158 areas
- $271–$293: 106 areas
- $293–$314: 178 areas
- $314–$336: 149 areas
- $336–$357: 207 areas
- $357–$379: 179 areas
- $379–$400: 182 areas
- $400–$421: 312 areas
- $421–$443: 103 areas
- $443–$464: 158 areas
- $464–$486: 69 areas
- $486–$507: 85 areas
- $507–$529: 38 areas
- $529–$550: 32 areas
- $550–$571: 45 areas
- $571–$593: 19 areas
- $593–$614: 34 areas
- $614–$636: 8 areas
- $636–$657: 11 areas
- $657–$679: 5 areas
- $679–$700: 28 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Croydon South — higher than 67% of areas.
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $410, which is a little above the state and national figures. Monthly mortgage payments are higher than in most areas and have risen by $255 since 2016.
$2,000 —
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $1,745
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Croydon South, $350–$549 is the majority at 68%; $200–$349 is next at 16%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Croydon South, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and Under $1,000 (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is much less common here than in most areas, with only 19.1% of households renting compared to 28.5% across Victoria. Around 33.3% of homes are owned outright.
19.1% —
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 17.9%
- 2021: 19.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
33.3% —
Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 32.4%
- 2021: 33.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Croydon South, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (19%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm in Croydon South, as 91% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure of 73.8% and helps explain why 92% of the area consists of separate houses.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
92.0% —
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 92.7%
- 2021: 92.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
91.0% —
Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 88.6%
- 2021: 91.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Croydon South, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Croydon South, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 4 bedrooms is next at 27%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Croydon South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211031452/croydon-south/topic/housing-dwellings