Kilsyth South vs Montrose
Montrose (median $985,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
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Kilsyth South and Montrose side by side
| Measure | Kilsyth South | Montrose |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $994,000 | $985,000 |
| Median unit | $311,760 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 36 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,862 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°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 Montrose (1025) sits above Kilsyth South (1016).
- For buyers
- Montrose is the lower entry point at $985,000 median, 1% 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
- Montrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1016).
Kilsyth South vs Montrose: common questions
Is Kilsyth South or Montrose cheaper to buy in?
Montrose has the lower median house price at $985,000, roughly 1% below Kilsyth South ($994,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kilsyth South or Montrose have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Montrose scores 1025 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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