Croydon South
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Croydon South is a peaceful suburb located at the foot of Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges. Known for its leafy streets and sense of community, it's ideal for families, retirees, and anyone seeking green spaces within reach of the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
4,759
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.81°, 145.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,608
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
97
English
99
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
64
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
52
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
430.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.