Bayswater North vs Kilsyth South
Bayswater North (median $920,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
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Bayswater North and Kilsyth South side by side
| Measure | Bayswater North | Kilsyth South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $994,000 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $311,760 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 9,014 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 898 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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 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
- 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 1016). Kilsyth South also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bayswater North vs Kilsyth South: 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.
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