- Est. Median Value
- $516K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 2.8°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Croydon
Is Croydon a good place to live?
Croydon is home to roughly 1,785 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Croydon scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Croydon has 7 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $516K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Croydon is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety87
- Amenities20
- Schools60
- Housing Affordability73
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $516K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Croydon
Schools in zone for Croydon
Children living in Croydon have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Croydon that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Gore Main School
Contributing · roll 200 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
East Gore School
Contributing · roll 113 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
St Mary's School (Gore)
Contributing · roll 195 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Māruawai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 613 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
St Peter's College (Gore)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 346 · 3.5 km away
West Gore School
Contributing · roll 144 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Stay in Croydon
Places to stay(2)
Hartland Hotel Croydon
Croydon Lodge Hotel
Croydon Weather
Current conditions: 2.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.14 | 10.2 | 3.19 | 10.96 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.99 | 9.6 | 3.41 | 9.84 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.27 | 7.93 | 4.1 | 8.47 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.74 | 6.91 | 2.65 | 6.58 |
| 🍂 May | 11.43 | 4.67 | 3.2 | 5.31 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.73 | 1.52 | 2.5 | 5.77 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.64 | 2.09 | 2.94 | 5.64 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.25 | 1.46 | 2.24 | 6.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.56 | 4.33 | 4.75 | 7.7 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.85 | 4.87 | 3.89 | 8.4 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.57 | 6.29 | 3.47 | 9.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.35 | 9.14 | 4.19 | 10.05 |
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