Bayswater North vs Kilsyth South
The verdict
Bayswater North is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $1.06M in Kilsyth South. Bayswater North rates higher for liveability (84 vs 64). Bayswater North is closer to the coast (26.5 km vs 27.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kilsyth South rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Bayswater North).
Scores
| Bayswater North | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 56 |
| Transport | 60 | 48 |
| Education | 63 | 57 |
| Liveability | 84 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayswater North | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,014 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,675 | $2,328 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Bayswater North Moderate Growth · Kilsyth South Moderate Growth
Property
| Bayswater North | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $863K | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $611K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| 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 | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 444 | 105 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 388 | 70 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,178 | 1,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayswater North | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayswater North · Kilsyth South
Transport
| Bayswater North | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 97 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Bayswater North | Kilsyth 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 21 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.5 km | 27.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.2 km | 30.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bayswater North | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,014 | 2,862 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,112 | 2,893 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,884 | 3,456 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayswater North or Kilsyth South?
Kilsyth South has the higher residential safety score (Bayswater North 68/100 vs Kilsyth South 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bayswater North or Kilsyth South?
Bayswater North is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $1.06M.
Which has better public transport, Bayswater North or Kilsyth South?
Bayswater North has the higher transport score (Bayswater North 60/100 vs Kilsyth South 48/100).
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