Bayswater North vs Croydon
Croydon (median $882,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Bayswater North ($920,000).
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Bayswater North and Croydon side by side
| Measure | Bayswater North | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $882,500 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $688,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 40 |
| Transit score | – | 80 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 9,014 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 847 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 27.0°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 (1045) sits above Bayswater North (1042).
- For buyers
- Croydon is the lower entry point at $882,500 median, 4% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1042).
Bayswater North vs Croydon: common questions
Is Bayswater North or Croydon cheaper to buy in?
Croydon has the lower median house price at $882,500, roughly 4% below Bayswater North ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayswater North or Croydon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon scores 1045 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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