Croydon, NSW 2132 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Croydon is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2132, home to 10,755 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Inner West local government area and roughly 9 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,755
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,157 /week
- Median personal income
- $835 /week
- Median family income
- $2,526 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Burwood
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,700
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Croydon Public School
- Burwood Girls High School
- Croydon Park Public School
- Burwood Public School
- Lucas Gardens School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 46 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 train stops, 180 bus stops
- Young St Before Meta St
- The Strand Opp Croydon Station
- Croydon Station, The Strand
- Presbyterian Ladies College, Young St
- Croydon Station, Platform 5
Lifestyle & amenities
- 25 cafés
- 70 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 87 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 15 supermarkets
- 46 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 9.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 84.7% of the 4,564 resolvable premises in Croydon. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 9.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 84.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 284 across postcode 2132 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 90 theft, 72 violent offences, 31 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Croydon?
Croydon (NSW 2132) had 10,755 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Burwood local government area.
What is the median rent in Croydon?
The median advertised rent in Croydon is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Croydon?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Croydon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Croydon Public School (0.3 km), Burwood Girls High School (0.8 km), Croydon Park Public School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Croydon?
Croydon is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (84.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Croydon?
Across postcode 2132, 284 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (90), violent (72), vehicle theft (31). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Croydon?
In Croydon, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (9.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Croydon?
195 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Croydon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 46 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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