Kilsyth South vs Kilsyth.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $994,000 and $837,500.
Kilsyth (median $837,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
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, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kilsyth offers the higher gross rental yield (2.45% vs 2.07%), favouring cash-flow investors.
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.
Common questions
Is Kilsyth South or Kilsyth cheaper to buy in?
Kilsyth has the lower median house price at $837,500, roughly 19% 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kilsyth South or Kilsyth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.45% in Kilsyth vs 2.07% in Kilsyth South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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