Bayswater North
VIC 3153 · Maroondah
9,014 (2021) → 9,112 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bayswater North is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3153, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $863K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 27km inland. Bayswater North has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3153 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (3.2%), England (3.16%), China (2.35%), Sri Lanka (1.2%), New Zealand (1.18%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.11%), Cantonese (1.95%), Punjabi (1.11%), Hindi (0.93%), Sinhal (0.93%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1056 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bayswater North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1015
Nearby (within 10km)
- Croydon Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 976
- Tinternvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1062
- Dorset Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1034
- Heathmont East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1127
- Boronia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1051
- Bayswater Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 972
- Tintern GrammarCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1154
- Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1024
- Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1003
- Eastwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1092
- Eastwood Primary School-Eastwood Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 3km
- Ghilgai SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1061
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bayswater North
Is Bayswater North safe?
Bayswater North has a residential safety score of 68/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,178 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bayswater North?
In Bayswater North, the .
How far is Bayswater North from Melbourne CBD?
Bayswater North is about 28.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bayswater North?
Bayswater North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bayswater North?
Bayswater North has a transport score of 60/100 and 66 bus stops.