Montrose vs Kilsyth South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $985,000 and $994,000. Montrose edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Montrose (median $985,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Kilsyth South ($994,000).
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
Kilsyth South offers the higher gross rental yield (2.07% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Montrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1016).
Common questions
Is Montrose or Kilsyth South 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 Montrose or Kilsyth South 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Montrose or Kilsyth South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.07% in Kilsyth South vs 1.93% in Montrose. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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