Mooroolbark vs Kilsyth
Kilsyth (median $837,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Mooroolbark ($880,000).
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Mooroolbark and Kilsyth side by side
| Measure | Mooroolbark | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $837,500 |
| Median unit | $700,000 | $715,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,059 | 11,699 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 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
Kilsyth scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mooroolbark (1018) sits above Kilsyth (1008).
- For buyers
- Kilsyth is the lower entry point at $837,500 median, 5% 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
- Mooroolbark edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1008).
Mooroolbark vs Kilsyth: common questions
Is Mooroolbark or Kilsyth cheaper to buy in?
Kilsyth has the lower median house price at $837,500, roughly 5% below Mooroolbark ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mooroolbark or Kilsyth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mooroolbark scores 1018 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 is more walkable, Mooroolbark or Kilsyth?
Kilsyth scores 30/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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