Bayswater vs Kilsyth South
Bayswater (median $891,700) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
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Bayswater and Kilsyth South side by side
| Measure | Bayswater | Kilsyth South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $891,700 | $994,000 |
| Median unit | $692,000 | $311,760 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $493/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 86 | – |
| Transit score | 20 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | – | 2,862 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 833 mm | 898 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°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 (1042) sits above Kilsyth South (1016).
- For buyers
- Bayswater is the lower entry point at $891,700 median, 10% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1016).
Bayswater vs Kilsyth South: common questions
Is Bayswater or Kilsyth South cheaper to buy in?
Bayswater has the lower median house price at $891,700, roughly 10% below Kilsyth South ($994,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayswater or Kilsyth South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bayswater 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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