Croydon South vs Kilsyth South
Croydon South (median $967,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
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Croydon South and Kilsyth South side by side
| Measure | Croydon South | Kilsyth South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $967,500 | $994,000 |
| Median unit | $835,000 | $311,760 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 4,759 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 826 mm | 898 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°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 Croydon South (1047) sits above Kilsyth South (1016). Kilsyth South skews owner-occupied (93%), Croydon South runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
- For buyers
- Croydon South is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 3% 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 1016). Kilsyth South also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Croydon South vs Kilsyth South: common questions
Is Croydon South or Kilsyth South cheaper to buy in?
Croydon South has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 3% below Kilsyth South ($994,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon South or Kilsyth South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon South scores 1047 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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