Croydon vs Kilsyth South
The verdict
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.06M in Kilsyth South. Croydon rates higher for transport (97 vs 48). Croydon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 104 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kilsyth South rates higher (100 vs 80/100 in Croydon).
Scores
| Croydon | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 56 |
| Transport | 97 | 48 |
| Education | 68 | 57 |
| Liveability | 91 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,608 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,615 | $2,328 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.1% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3 |
Growth: Croydon Moderate Growth · Kilsyth South Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $908K | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $660K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.3% | 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 | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 238 | 105 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 364 | 70 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,530 | 1,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 0 |
| Government | 8 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon · Kilsyth South
Transport
| Croydon | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 142 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Croydon | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 34 | 2 |
| Parks | 65 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 25 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.5 km | 27.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.3 km | 30.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon | Kilsyth South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,608 | 2,862 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30,002 | 2,893 |
| Projected 2041 | 34,542 | 3,456 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon or Kilsyth South?
Kilsyth South has the higher residential safety score (Croydon 80/100 vs Kilsyth South 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon or Kilsyth South?
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.06M.
Which has better public transport, Croydon or Kilsyth South?
Croydon has the higher transport score (Croydon 97/100 vs Kilsyth South 48/100).
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