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 · estimate
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.