Bayswater vs Ringwood East

Bayswater (median $891,700) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Ringwood East ($1,050,000).

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Bayswater and Ringwood East side by side

MeasureBayswaterRingwood East
Price and market
Median house$891,700$1,050,000
Median unit$692,000$690,000
Renting
House rent$590/wk–
Unit rent$493/wk–
Owner occupied–69.0%
Renter occupied–29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10421051
Lifestyle and people
Walk score868
Transit score2030
Bike score100100
Population–10,764
Median age–38
Climate
Annual rainfall833 mm826 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C26.7°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 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ringwood East (1051) sits above Bayswater (1042).

For buyers
Bayswater is the lower entry point at $891,700 median, 15% 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
Ringwood East edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1042).

Bayswater vs Ringwood East: common questions

Is Bayswater or Ringwood East cheaper to buy in?

Bayswater has the lower median house price at $891,700, roughly 15% below Ringwood East ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Bayswater or Ringwood East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ringwood East scores 1051 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 Ringwood East?

Bayswater scores 86/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.