Croydon South vs Kilsyth South
The verdict
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.06M in Kilsyth South. Croydon South rates higher for liveability (89 vs 64). Croydon South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 86 min).
Scores
| Croydon South | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 56 |
| Transport | 56 | 48 |
| Education | 68 | 57 |
| Liveability | 89 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon South | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,759 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,876 | $2,328 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Croydon South Moderate Growth · Kilsyth South Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon South | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $888K | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $767K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 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
| Croydon South | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 105 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 273 | 70 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,005 | 1,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon South | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon South · Kilsyth South
Transport
| Croydon South | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Croydon South | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.1 km | 27.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 30.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon South | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,759 | 2,862 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,962 | 2,893 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,746 | 3,456 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon South or Kilsyth South?
Kilsyth South has the higher residential safety score (Croydon South 96/100 vs Kilsyth South 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon South or Kilsyth South?
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.06M.
Which has better public transport, Croydon South or Kilsyth South?
Croydon South has the higher transport score (Croydon South 56/100 vs Kilsyth South 48/100).
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