Moving to Croydon (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Croydon in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Croydon at a Glance
| Need | Croydon |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 10 |
| Schools | 16 |
| Parks | 46 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 8 |
| Pharmacies | 6 |
Your First Week in Croydon
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Croydon has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kilsyth Medical Group | — | — |
| Horizon Doctors | 65 Bayswater Road, Croydon | +61 3 9123 0060 |
| Maroondah Hospital | 1-15 Davey Drive, Ringwood East | +61 3 8804 9999 |
| Maroondah Breastscreen | — | — |
| Croydon Medical Clinic | 407 Dorset Road, Croydon | +61 3 9722 9200 |
| Plymouth Road Medical Clinic | — | — |
Pharmacies: D G Grey and Burns, Chemist Warehouse, Croydon North Discount Pharmacy, Eastfield Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 5-15 Kent Avenue, Croydon
- Woolworths — 224-238 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon
- Rangoon City Mart — 195 - 197 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon
- ALDI — 5-15 Kent Avenue, Croydon
- IGA — 13 The Mall, Croydon South
- Karen Asian Grocery — 37 The Mall, Croydon South
- Eastfield Natural Foods — 39-41 The Mall, Croydon South
- Jefferies | Your Local Provedore — 40-42 Plymouth Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Croydon has 22 restaurants and 10 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Rumour Mill — 22 McAdam Square, Croydon
- The Full Pantry — 66-68 Maroondah Highway, Croydon
- The Scented Garden Cafe — 2A McAdam Square, Croydon
- Miss Lacey Cafe and Wine Bar — 50 Main Street, Croydon
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Croydon.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Croydon has 46 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Croydon Park
- Town Park
- Eastfield Park
- Silcock Reserve
- Village Green
- Tadji Close Reserve
If You Have Kids
Croydon has 16 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| U3A Croydon | 1 Civic Square, Croydon |
| Croydon Primary School | 1-29 Croydon Road, Croydon |
| Luther College | 1-39 Plymouth Road, Croydon Hills |
| Yarra Valley Grammar | 84-86 Kalinda Road |
| Croydon Community School | 61-77 Croydon Road, Croydon |
Cost of Living in Croydon
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Croydon?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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