Bayswater North vs Kilsyth
Kilsyth (median $837,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Bayswater North ($920,000).
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Bayswater North and Kilsyth side by side
| Measure | Bayswater North | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $837,500 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $715,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 30 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 9,014 | 11,699 |
| Median age | 38 | 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 Bayswater North (1042) sits above Kilsyth (1008).
- For buyers
- Kilsyth is the lower entry point at $837,500 median, 9% 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 1008).
Bayswater North vs Kilsyth: common questions
Is Bayswater North or Kilsyth cheaper to buy in?
Kilsyth has the lower median house price at $837,500, roughly 9% below Bayswater North ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayswater North or Kilsyth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bayswater North scores 1042 vs 1008 in Kilsyth. 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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