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| Locality | Croydon South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Maroondah City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.81557 |
| Longitude | 145.28034 |
| Population | 4,759 |
| Density | 1859.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 130 m |
| Postcode | 3136 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 28 km east |
Croydon South is a locality in the Maroondah City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,759. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 1859.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 130 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km east of Melbourne. Croydon South is located at 37.8156°S, 145.2803°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3136.
Croydon South unfurls across a landscape of gentle slopes, where suburban gardens spill into pockets of native bushland. It lies 2.7 km south of Croydon, VIC (from Croydon, VIC: bearing 183°T), and is situated 12.2 km north-east of Glen Waverley. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown grass and the faintly resinous scent of eucalypts that cling to the higher ground. Sunlight, when it breaks through the scattered clouds, paints the rooftops in hues of ochre and burnt sienna, a warm counterpoint to the verdant green of the surrounding vegetation. The terrain, not dramatic but persistent, offers a sense of groundedness, as if the very earth has settled comfortably into its contours, inviting a slower pace of life.
This part of Maroondah City has evolved from a rural fringe to a thriving residential precinct, a testament to the post-war expansion of Melbourne. While grand agricultural estates are now largely a memory, the echoes of that past can be glimpsed in the mature trees lining some of the older streets and the occasional sprawling backyard that hints at a time when land was more abundant. The local economy is now predominantly service-based, with small businesses and retail centres catering to the needs of its inhabitants, creating a quiet hum of activity rather than a boisterous roar. Croydon South is a place where the past is a gentle whisper, and the present is about building a comfortable, connected future, often observed in the shared smiles and casual greetings exchanged between neighbours on their evening strolls.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Croydon South, Victoria. 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 South, in the Maroondah City local government area.
Detailed location data for Croydon South 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 South is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |