SA · Charles Sturt Council
Croydon (SA), SA, 5008
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Croydon (SA) is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 1,220 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 94 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 77.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $455, houses $500), median house prices near $1,560,000 (up 12% recently), 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,220
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,854
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 501
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,985
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 30 / 44 / 28
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $455
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,560,000
- Median price change
- +12.4%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 94
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 69
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 49 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 160
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental19
- Other Theft11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Theft From Motor Vehicle12
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Croydon Railway Station
- Croydon Railway Station
- Stop 10 Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 15 South Rd - West side
- Stop 9 Port Rd - North side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
121 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling70 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling28 HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations to the existing amenities building to upgrade the toilets and create a meeting room4A WILLIAM ST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling9 HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah and shed sited to the rear of the existing dwelling18 HARRIET ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the associated dwelings25 THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
February 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers7A THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
January 2026
- Removal of significant tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) from the rear of the dwelling.17 HURTLE ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier located at the rear of the property.31 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling47 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Solar Photovoltaic Panels (roof mounted) - 14 x solar panels on tilt-up frame to roof of existing buildingLOT 11 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Proposed carport to the Northwestern side of the existing dwelling.13 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation and alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling.429 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Restoration of the church roof including: - repointing the ridge capping - repairing the lead flashing - cleaning the roof tiles and replacing any damaged tiles - repairing the original church bell - restoring and painting the timber fascias under the gutters - reconstruction of the original stone cross at the west end of the roof that was damaged and removed 8 years ago4A WILLIAM ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming Pool and Safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling24 DAY TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
September 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling16 ELLEN ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
August 2025
- Variation to Development Application 252/1864/19 - Change of use from two dwellings to single occupancy dwelling and 60 square metre shop at 32 Elizabeth Street and single occupancy dwelling and 40 square metre shop at 34 Elizabeth Street - Vary Condition 7 in regard to operational hours - Condition 7 to alter from 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday to Sunday to 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday with production hours from 5:00am for one person only32 -34 ELIZABETH ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
July 2025
- Proposed additions and alterations to the existing dwelling, including construction of an outbuilding, replacement of roof sheeting and gutters, new verandah structure to the front elevation, and facade upgrades.34 THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling34 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Four two storey detached dwellings (each with 2 bedrooms) in a terrace arrangement15 ST LAWRENCE AV CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Replacement carport for unit one and twoUNIT 1 2A KING ST CROYDON SA 5008;UNIT 2 2A KING ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Demolition of rear lean to of existing dwelling and construction of single storey dwelling addition including a garage, separate detached garage, front and secondary street fencing and swimming pool with associated safety barriers36 THOMAS ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling9 DARTMOUTH ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling13 PRINCES ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
May 2025
- Alterations and additions to the side of the existing dwelling (ensuite)11 ST LAWRENCE AV CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Partial demolition, dwelling alterations and addition21 ELIZABETH ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling21 HURTLE ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
March 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling, ancillary swimming pool and associated safety fencing15A HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Carport12 BEDFORD ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
January 2025
- Verandah sited at the rear of the dwelling4 EUSTON TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Removal of two Regulated trees Corymbia maculata - Spotted Gum and Eucalyptus scoparia – Willow Gum sited to the rear of the existing dwelling5A HENRY ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition located to the side and rear boundary with a portion located on the north-western boundary for a length of 13 metres and height of 3 metres and on the north-eastern boundary for a length of 5.96 metres and height ranging from 2.4 to 3 metres and associated outbuilding to the rear.429 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Conversion of existing detached garage to ancillary accommodation (retrospective)32 DAY TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling14 DAY TCE CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah rear of dwelling11 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building comprising three dwellings with associated carparking and landscaping - staged application (Stage 1 - Footings and earthworks and Stage 2 - Remainder of works4A SCOTIA ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
November 2024
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling19 ROBERT ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
October 2024
- Partial demolition, internal and external alterations including new Port Road canopy to existing service trade premises483 -485 PORT RD CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterartions to the rear of the existing dwelling and replacement of verandah.13 WILLIAM ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling7 BEDFORD ST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hype and SeekAntiques
3 Elizabeth Street, Croydon
- Old Mother's CupboardAntiques
- Bbq
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- Stop 10 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 15 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 9 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Billy's TableCafe
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
351 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 34.4/100
- National rank
- 4231st in Australia
- State rank
- 448th in SA
- Peer rank
- #95 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #299 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime19
- Other Theftcrime11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime14
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime12
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime5
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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