Croydon North vs Mooroolbark
House prices, rent and lifestyle, side by side. Every figure shows its period and source.
Bars scale each row to its largest figure.
| Suburb | Croydon NorthMaroondah | MooroolbarkYarra Ranges |
|---|---|---|
| Price & rent | ||
| Median house priceValuer-General Victoria | $1,120,000 (calendar year 2025) | $880,000 (calendar year 2025) |
| Median unit price | $705,000 (calendar year 2025) | $705,000 (calendar year 2025) |
| Median weekly rentDFFH / Census 2021 | $410/wk | $400/wk |
| Gross rental yieldweekly rent x 52 / house price, before costs | 1.90% | 2.36% |
| People | ||
| PopulationABS Census 2021 | 8,092 | 23,059 |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Housing | ||
| Houses | 95% | 95% |
| Townhouses | 5% | 4% |
| Apartments/units | 0% | 0% |
| Transport | ||
| Distance to Melbourne CBD | 28.6 km | 32.1 km |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Tram stops | 0 | 0 |
| Planning & risk | ||
| Flood overlayVicmap Planning | 3% | 6% |
| Bushfire overlayVicmap Planning | 15% | 19% |
| Heritage overlayVicmap Planning | 1% | 1% |
| Schools (zoned government) | ||
| Primary | Croydon Hills Primary School, Croydon Primary School, Manchester Primary School, Yarra Road Primary School | Bimbadeen Heights Primary School, Birmingham Primary School, Chirnside Park Primary School, Kilsyth Primary School, Manchester Primary School, Montrose Primary School, Mooroolbark East Primary School, Pembroke Primary School, Rolling Hills Primary School, Ruskin Park Primary School, Victoria Road Primary School |
| Secondary | Melba Secondary College, Mooroolbark College | Lilydale High School, Mooroolbark College, Yarra Hills Secondary College |
| Safety | ||
| Recorded crime (council area)Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, council-wide | Around the state average | Lower than most areas |
Key differences
- Croydon North is higher on median house price (by about 27%).
- Mooroolbark is higher on population (by about 185%).
- Croydon North is higher on SEIFA advantage/disadvantage decile (by about 3 deciles).
- Croydon North is higher on recorded crime rate (council area) (by about 60%).
- Mooroolbark has a train station in the suburb; the other doesn't.
Median house price over time
Croydon NorthMooroolbark
The median house price in Croydon North was $1,120,000 in calendar year 2025 (Valuer-General Victoria); the median unit price was $705,000 in calendar year 2025. The median house price in Mooroolbark was $880,000 in calendar year 2025 (Valuer-General Victoria); the median unit price was $705,000 in calendar year 2025.