Searching for the dream home in Croydon, NSW 2132? It's a good first step to know whether the suburb is a serious contender for your next home. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides the statistics on Croydon median property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can help you make informed decisions about your next home or investment.
If you are new to Croydon, keep reading for a brief historical overview to learn more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Croydon is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales. Covering an area of 2.4 square kilometres, Croydon had a population of 10,391 (2011 census). Croydon is surrounded by Iron Cove Creek, Burwood, Burwood Heights, Concord, Five Dock, Ashfield, and Ashbury.
Croydon, located 9 kilometres west of the central business district of Sydney, is part of the local government areas of the Inner West Council and the Municipality of Burwood.
Living in Croydon Croydon is a family-friendly suburb. It is conveniently located between the commercial and retail centres of Burwood and Ashfield. This well-located, peaceful, and quaint community is one of the best suburbs of Sydney.
In Croydon, the most sought-after addresses of the inner west are found because the homes are grand, and the streetscapes are family-friendly.
Century Park, Wangal Park, and Blair Park have sports fields and playgrounds for everyone.
The Croydon railway station on the Main Suburban line services Croydon.
History of Croydon The Wangal tribe inhabited the area of Croydon before the arrival of the Europeans in 1788.
Little has changed in Croydon since World War I. While many flats have been built in Croydon, many of them are art deco blocks that match the heritage feel of the suburb.
Croydon got its name from Croydon, a large borough and district in southern London, United Kingdom.
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