Bayswater North vs Boronia

Boronia (median $860,900) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Bayswater North ($920,000).

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Bayswater North and Boronia side by side

MeasureBayswater NorthBoronia
Price and market
Median house$920,000$860,900
Median unit$690,000$680,000
Renting
House rent–$590/wk
Unit rent–$500/wk
Owner occupied74.0%70.0%
Renter occupied25.0%28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10421031
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–46
Transit score–20
Bike score–100
Population9,01423,607
Median age3839
Climate
Annual rainfall898 mm898 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bayswater North (1042) sits above Boronia (1031).

For buyers
Boronia is the lower entry point at $860,900 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Bayswater North edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1031).

Bayswater North vs Boronia: common questions

Is Bayswater North or Boronia cheaper to buy in?

Boronia has the lower median house price at $860,900, roughly 6% below Bayswater North ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Bayswater North or Boronia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bayswater North scores 1042 vs 1031 in Boronia. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.