Bayswater North vs Heathmont.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $920,000 and $1,065,500.
Bayswater North (median $920,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Heathmont ($1,065,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathmont (1063) sits above Bayswater North (1042).
For buyers
Bayswater North is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bayswater North offers the higher gross rental yield (2.09% vs 1.88%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Heathmont edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1042).
Common questions
Is Bayswater North or Heathmont cheaper to buy in?
Bayswater North has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 14% below Heathmont ($1,065,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayswater North or Heathmont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathmont scores 1063 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bayswater North or Heathmont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.09% in Bayswater North vs 1.88% in Heathmont. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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