Moving to Croydon North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Croydon North 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 North at a Glance
| Need | Croydon North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Cafes | 0 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 20 |
| Medical | 0 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Croydon North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Pharmacies: Croydon North Discount Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 401-415 Maroondah Highway, Croydon North
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Croydon North has 3 restaurants and 0 cafes. Start with these:
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 North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Croydon North has 20 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Tadji Close Reserve
- Warrien Reserve
- Mulgrave Way Reserve
- Brushy Park
- Yarrunga Reserve
- Candlebark Walk Reserve
If You Have Kids
Croydon North has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Luther College | 1-39 Plymouth Road, Croydon Hills |
| Village School | 9 Holloway Road, Croydon North |
| Blackburn English Language School Maroondah Campus | 431 Maroondah Highway |
| Oxley Christian College | 15-49 Old Melbourne Road |
| Croydon Hills Primary School | 47-75 Campaspe Drive, Croydon Hills |
Cost of Living in Croydon North
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/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 North?
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
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