Kilsyth South vs Mount Dandenong
Kilsyth South (median $994,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Mount Dandenong ($1,100,000).
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| Measure | Kilsyth South | Mount Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $994,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $311,760 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 10 |
| Population | 2,862 | 1,271 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 1124 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 24.3°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 Mount Dandenong (1032) sits above Kilsyth South (1016).
- For buyers
- Kilsyth South is the lower entry point at $994,000 median, 10% 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
- Mount Dandenong edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1016). Kilsyth South also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kilsyth South vs Mount Dandenong: common questions
Is Kilsyth South or Mount Dandenong cheaper to buy in?
Kilsyth South has the lower median house price at $994,000, roughly 10% below Mount Dandenong ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kilsyth South or Mount Dandenong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Dandenong scores 1032 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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