Bayswater North vs Kilsyth South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $920,000 and $994,000. Bayswater North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bayswater North (median $920,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bayswater North (1042) sits above Kilsyth South (1016). Kilsyth South skews owner-occupied (93%), Bayswater North runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Bayswater North is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 7% 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 2.07%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Bayswater North edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1016). Kilsyth South also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Bayswater North or Kilsyth South cheaper to buy in?
Bayswater North has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 7% below Kilsyth South ($994,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayswater North or Kilsyth South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bayswater North scores 1042 vs 1016 in Kilsyth South. 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 Kilsyth South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.09% in Bayswater North vs 2.07% in Kilsyth South. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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