Kilsyth vs Mount Dandenong
The verdict
Kilsyth is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $966K in Mount Dandenong. Kilsyth rates higher for transport (49 vs 29). Mount Dandenong rates higher for education (68 vs 58). Kilsyth has a shorter estimated CBD commute (106 vs 114 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kilsyth rates higher (78 vs 32/100 in Mount Dandenong).
Scores
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 50 |
| Transport | 49 | 29 |
| Education | 58 | 68 |
| Liveability | 73 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,699 | 1,271 |
| Median age | 38 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,649 | $2,055 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.1% | 46.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kilsyth Moderate Growth · Mount Dandenong Moderate Growth
Property
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | $966K |
| Median unit price | $691K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | 52.1% |
| 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
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 316 | 1,101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 222 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 256 | 315 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,693 | 3,462 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kilsyth · Mount Dandenong
Transport
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 6.4 km |
Liveability
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 30 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.7 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 34.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kilsyth | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,699 | 1,271 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,534 | 1,247 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,574 | 1,475 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.74% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kilsyth or Mount Dandenong?
Kilsyth has the higher residential safety score (Kilsyth 78/100 vs Mount Dandenong 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Kilsyth or Mount Dandenong?
Kilsyth is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $966K.
Which has better schools, Kilsyth or Mount Dandenong?
Mount Dandenong has a higher average school ICSEA (Kilsyth 1008 vs Mount Dandenong 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kilsyth or Mount Dandenong?
Kilsyth has the higher transport score (Kilsyth 49/100 vs Mount Dandenong 29/100).
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