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.

[3] The suburb is home to plenty parks, paths and reserves and has a great recreational walking and cycling culture.

In 1927 Dame Nellie Melba opened the Croydon North Hall, which is now a sewing school (on Exeter Road).

In April 2022, a woman of 35, Chen Cheng, was murdered by her husband at their 1/26 Patrick Avenue, Croydon North home.

These are: The 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.