Kilsyth vs Mooroolbark
The verdict
Kilsyth is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $842K in Mooroolbark. Mooroolbark rates higher for transport (91 vs 49). Kilsyth is closer to the coast (29.7 km vs 32.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mooroolbark rates higher (98 vs 78/100 in Kilsyth).
Scores
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 80 |
| Transport | 49 | 91 |
| Education | 58 | 59 |
| Liveability | 73 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,699 | 23,059 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,649 | $1,994 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kilsyth Moderate Growth · Mooroolbark Moderate Growth
Property
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | $842K |
| Median unit price | $691K | $678K |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | 3.2% |
| 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
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 316 | 204 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 222 | 173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 256 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,693 | 2,966 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 10 |
| Government | 2 | 7 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kilsyth · Mooroolbark
Transport
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 15 |
| Parks | 30 | 61 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.7 km | 32.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 32.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kilsyth | Mooroolbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,699 | 23,059 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,534 | 23,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,574 | 26,755 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.74% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kilsyth or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has the higher residential safety score (Kilsyth 78/100 vs Mooroolbark 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Kilsyth or Mooroolbark?
Kilsyth is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $842K.
Which has better schools, Kilsyth or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has a higher average school ICSEA (Kilsyth 1008 vs Mooroolbark 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kilsyth or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has the higher transport score (Kilsyth 49/100 vs Mooroolbark 91/100).
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