Kilsyth South vs Kilsyth
Kilsyth (median $837,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
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| Measure | Kilsyth South | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $994,000 | $837,500 |
| Median unit | $311,760 | $715,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 30 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,862 | 11,699 |
| Median age | 42 | 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 Kilsyth South (1016) sits above Kilsyth (1008). Kilsyth South skews owner-occupied (93%), Kilsyth runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
- For buyers
- Kilsyth is the lower entry point at $837,500 median, 16% 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
- Kilsyth South edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1008). Kilsyth South also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kilsyth South vs Kilsyth: common questions
Is Kilsyth South or Kilsyth cheaper to buy in?
Kilsyth has the lower median house price at $837,500, roughly 16% below Kilsyth South ($994,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kilsyth South or Kilsyth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kilsyth South scores 1016 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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