Bayswater North vs Croydon
The verdict
Bayswater North is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $908K in Croydon. Croydon rates higher for transport (97 vs 60). Bayswater North is closer to the coast (26.5 km vs 28.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon rates higher (80 vs 68/100 in Bayswater North).
Scores
| Bayswater North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 86 |
| Transport | 60 | 97 |
| Education | 63 | 68 |
| Liveability | 84 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayswater North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,014 | 28,608 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,675 | $1,615 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bayswater North Moderate Growth · Croydon Moderate Growth
Property
| Bayswater North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $863K | $908K |
| Median unit price | $611K | $660K |
| House price YoY | 9.7% | -2.3% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 444 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 388 | 364 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,178 | 4,530 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayswater North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 9 |
| Government | 1 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayswater North · Croydon
Transport
| Bayswater North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 142 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 97 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Bayswater North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 34 |
| Parks | 21 | 65 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.5 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.2 km | 28.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bayswater North | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,014 | 28,608 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,112 | 30,002 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,884 | 34,542 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayswater North or Croydon?
Croydon has the higher residential safety score (Bayswater North 68/100 vs Croydon 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Bayswater North or Croydon?
Bayswater North is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $908K.
Which has better schools, Bayswater North or Croydon?
Croydon has a higher average school ICSEA (Bayswater North 1007 vs Croydon 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bayswater North or Croydon?
Croydon has the higher transport score (Bayswater North 60/100 vs Croydon 97/100).
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