Croydon, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Croydon, in the Maroondah City local government area.
| Locality | Croydon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Maroondah City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.79132 |
| Longitude | 145.28205 |
| Population | 26,502 |
| Density | 1884.9 /km² |
| Area | 14.1 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 3136 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 28 km east |
Croydon is a locality in the Maroondah City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 26,502. The locality covers an area of 14.1 km², giving a population density of about 1884.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km east of Melbourne. Croydon is located at 37.7913°S, 145.2820°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3136.
Croydon rests in a landscape that gently slopes, a tapestry of suburban growth woven across the foothills of Melbourne’s eastern fringe. It lies 3.9 km west-south-west of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 252°T), and is situated 14.1 km north-east of Glen Waverley. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown lawns and flowering shrubs that softens the urban edges. Winding streets, often fringed with mature gum trees whose bark peels in papery strips, lead past homes with well-tended gardens, hinting at a quiet pride in place. The terrain, though urbanised, still retains a sense of its natural contours, with dips and rises that give a pleasant variety to a stroll, and the distant murmur of traffic is often punctuated by the call of native birds.
Historically, Croydon's story is one of transformation, from rural beginnings to its present-day residential character. Once part of a broader agricultural region, its development gained momentum with the expansion of Melbourne, becoming a desirable locale for families seeking space and a connection to the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. The local economy today is largely a reflection of this suburban identity, a hub for retail, services, and a vibrant community life centred around its shops and parks. Croydon’s proximity to larger centres and its own established infrastructure have fostered a sense of self-sufficiency, while preserving a connection to the quieter, more pastoral past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Croydon, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Croydon, in the Maroondah City local government area.
Detailed location data for Croydon includes the postcode (3136), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Maroondah City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Croydon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |