Bayswater North vs Croydon South
Bayswater North (median $920,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Croydon South ($967,500).
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Bayswater North and Croydon South side by side
| Measure | Bayswater North | Croydon South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $967,500 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $835,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 4 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 9,014 | 4,759 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.7°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 Croydon South (1047) sits above Bayswater North (1042).
- For buyers
- Bayswater North is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 5% 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
- Croydon South edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1042).
Bayswater North vs Croydon South: common questions
Is Bayswater North or Croydon South cheaper to buy in?
Bayswater North has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 5% below Croydon South ($967,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayswater North or Croydon South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon South scores 1047 vs 1042 in Bayswater North. 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.
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