Bayswater North vs Croydon South
The verdict
Bayswater North is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $888K in Croydon South. Bayswater North rates higher for transport (60 vs 55). Croydon South rates higher for education (68 vs 63). Croydon South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (95 vs 97 min). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon South rates higher (96 vs 68/100 in Bayswater North).
Scores
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 71 |
| Transport | 60 | 55 |
| Education | 63 | 68 |
| Liveability | 84 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,014 | 4,759 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,675 | $1,876 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 42.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bayswater North Moderate Growth · Croydon South Moderate Growth
Property
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $863K | $888K |
| Median unit price | $611K | $767K |
| House price YoY | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 444 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 388 | 273 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,178 | 3,005 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayswater North · Croydon South
Transport
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 97 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 9 |
| Parks | 21 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.5 km | 27.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.2 km | 27.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bayswater North | Croydon South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,014 | 4,759 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,112 | 4,962 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,884 | 5,746 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayswater North or Croydon South?
Croydon South has the higher residential safety score (Bayswater North 68/100 vs Croydon South 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Bayswater North or Croydon South?
Bayswater North is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $888K.
Which has better schools, Bayswater North or Croydon South?
Bayswater North has a higher average school ICSEA (Bayswater North 1007 vs Croydon South 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bayswater North or Croydon South?
Bayswater North has the higher transport score (Bayswater North 60/100 vs Croydon South 55/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs