Bayswater vs Croydon South
Bayswater (median $891,700) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Croydon South ($967,500).
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Bayswater and Croydon South side by side
| Measure | Bayswater | Croydon South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $891,700 | $967,500 |
| Median unit | $692,000 | $835,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $493/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 86 | 4 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,759 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 833 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.7°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
Bayswater scores higher on walkability (86/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon South (1047) sits above Bayswater (1042).
- For buyers
- Bayswater is the lower entry point at $891,700 median, 8% 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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1042).
Bayswater vs Croydon South: common questions
Is Bayswater or Croydon South cheaper to buy in?
Bayswater has the lower median house price at $891,700, roughly 8% below Croydon South ($967,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayswater or Croydon South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon South scores 1047 vs 1042 in Bayswater. 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 is more walkable, Bayswater or Croydon South?
Bayswater scores 86/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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