Croydon North is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 kilometres (19 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Maroondah local government area. Croydon North recorded a population of 8,092 at the 2021 census.
| Croydon North Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 37°46′26″S 145°17′10″E / 37.774°S 145.286°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 8,092 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,020/km2 (5,200/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3136[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 120 m (394 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 31 km (19 mi) E of Melbourne CBD (Central Melbourne) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Maroondah | ||||||||||||||
| County | Evelyn | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Croydon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Deakin | ||||||||||||||
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Croydon has 3 major shopping strips, two on either side of Maroondah Highway (continuing shortly down Dorset and Exeter roads) and the other on Exeter Road just next to Kinta Ct.
Croydon North is within the City of Maroondah and is in the Barngeong ward (effective 24 August 2020) which is currently represented by Independent Chris Jones. The area is served by both the MFB and CFA.[3] The suburb is home to plenty parks, paths and reserves and has a great recreational walking and cycling culture.[4]
History
editCroydon North began as a small settlement on the Brushy Creek. and the area was aptly named Brushy Creek. A hotel was built near the creek in 1855 and another was built ten years later a few kilometres north. In 1878 a school was built in the area, a church, and post office soon followed. The area was served by Cobb and Co coach which ran from Kew.[5]
The Post Office opened on 1 November 1925 in the then rural area.[6] Today it runs only as a newsagent.
In 1927 Dame Nellie Melba opened the Croydon North Hall, which is now a sewing school (on Exeter Road). It was made of strong Australian timber, something Dame Nellie Melba was very proud of.[7]
The area was primarily developed in the 60s-80s but has also seen recent development in the form of property subdivisions.
In April 2022, a woman of 35, Chen Cheng, was murdered by her husband at their 1/26 Patrick Avenue, Croydon North home. Detectives and forensic officers attended the scene afterwards. Her husband Adam Brown, was charged with murdering his wife and pleaded guilty early in the legal process..[8]
Public Transport
editCroydon North is served by Ventura Bus Services, linking residents to Croydon, Ringwood, Chirnside Park, Lilydale. & Knox. Croydon North also has a V/line Stop along the Melbourne to Mansfield coach service. - The stop is located at the Maroondah Hwy/ Exeter Road Bus Stop and is simply named 'Croydon'. The 684 passes through but does not stop. All other public buses run between Croydon Station and Chirnside Park Shopping Centre. The area is also Served by night services on Route 670 operating Friday and Saturday nights.
Routes:
Education
editCroydon North has 2 schools, both of which are for primary education.
These are:
- Yarra Road Primary School, established in 1925 for the then growing population west of central Croydon North[13]
- Village School, A school built on 8 acres and set up to "provide an alternative learning experience"[14]
Croydon North also has 3 Kindergartens. These are:
- Barngeong Reserve Kindergarten
- Croydon North Kindergarten
- Milestone Child Care and Kindergarten
Shopping
editThe main shopping / retail strip is located on both sides of the Maroondah Highway and along Exeter Road.
On the west side of Maroondah Highway there is a: Coles, Bottle-o, Chemist, Aussie Bank, Cafe, Bike shop, Fish and Chips shop, News Agents, Cheese Cake Factory, Optometrist, Florist, Bakery, a burger place and many other stores. On the Eastern side, there is a Tattoo shop, a Thai restaurant and a United Petrol Station.[15]
See also
edit- City of Croydon – Croydon North was previously within this former local government area.
- City of Maroondah – The current local government area.
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Croydon North (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ Croydon North Postcode Australia Post
- ^ "Map". cdn.cfa.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Parks and playgrounds". Maroondah City Council. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Croydon North". Victorian Places. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 31 March 2021
- ^ "Croydon: then and now. By Geoff Arnott, et al". Royal Historical Society of Victoria. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Uni lecturer stabbed wife to death after argument over childcare, court told". ABC News. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "671 Croydon - Chirnside Park via Warrien Road & Patrick Street". Public Transport Victoria.
- ^ "670 Ringwood - Lilydale via Croydon & Chirnside Park". Public Transport Victoria.
- ^ "664 Chirnside Park - Knox City via Croydon & Bayswater". Public Transport Victoria.
- ^ "Mt Buller-Mansfield - Melbourne via Yea". Public Transport Victoria.
- ^ "Croydon". Yarra Road Primary School. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Village School: Alternative Private Primary School in Melbourne". Village School Inc. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Yellow pages listing". yellowpages.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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