Bayswater vs Boronia
The verdict
Boronia is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $871K in Bayswater. Bayswater has a shorter estimated CBD commute (61 vs 66 min).
Scores
| Bayswater | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 85 |
| Transport | 96 | 97 |
| Education | 69 | 65 |
| Liveability | 90 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayswater | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,262 | 23,607 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,598 | $1,619 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bayswater Moderate Growth · Boronia Moderate Growth
Property
| Bayswater | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $871K | $850K |
| Median unit price | $641K | $650K |
| House price YoY | -19.1% | 0.1% |
| 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 | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 310 | 343 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 400 | 335 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 359 | 288 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,014 | 5,227 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayswater | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayswater · Boronia
Transport
| Bayswater | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 115 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 490 m |
Liveability
| Bayswater | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 23 |
| Parks | 24 | 53 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 78 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.9 km | 24.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.7 km | 28.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bayswater | Boronia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,262 | 23,607 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,918 | 24,524 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,047 | 27,044 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayswater or Boronia?
Boronia has the higher residential safety score (Bayswater 72/100 vs Boronia 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Bayswater or Boronia?
Boronia is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $871K.
Which has better schools, Bayswater or Boronia?
Bayswater has a higher average school ICSEA (Bayswater 1027 vs Boronia 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bayswater or Boronia?
Boronia has the higher transport score (Bayswater 96/100 vs Boronia 97/100).
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