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Croydon

SA 5008 • Greater Adelaide

1,220
Population (2021)
$42,172
Median Income
0.59 km²
Area
20m
Elevation

About Croydon

Croydon is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 1,220 and a median income of $42,172, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.59 km² at an elevation of 20m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Croydon combines affordability with quality of life.

Croydon falls under postcode 5008 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5008
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - North-East
LGA
Charles Sturt
Federal Electorate
Adelaide
State Electorate
Croydon
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.89°, 138.57°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.59 km²
Elevation
20m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,985
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,238
Census 2021
1,220
▼ 1.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,448
Income 2021
$42,172
▲ 30.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 885
Born Overseas 294

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 53
  • 2. Greece 47
  • 3. England 36
  • 4. Vietnam 23
  • 5. Pakistan 10
  • 6. India 8
  • 7. Philippines 6
  • 8. Scotland 6
  • 9. Cambodia 5
  • 10. Croatia 5
  • 11. France 5
  • 12. United States 5
  • 13. Brazil 4
  • 14. China 4
  • 15. Germany 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 349
Australian 347
Italian 208
Greek 150
Irish 111
German 94
Scottish 86
Vietnamese 33
Australian Aboriginal 25
Chinese 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

514
Both parents born in Australia
477
Both parents born overseas
189
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.8%
No Religion
40.7%
Islam
2.6%
Buddhism
1.5%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
61 (5.0%)
5-14 years
139 (11.4%)
15-19 years
66 (5.4%)
20-24 years
72 (5.9%)
25-34 years
154 (12.6%)
35-44 years
160 (13.1%)
45-54 years
196 (16.1%)
55-64 years
187 (15.3%)
65-74 years
86 (7.0%)
75-84 years
71 (5.8%)
85+ years
30 (2.5%)

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