Bayswater
VIC 3153 · Knox
12,262 (2021) → 12,918 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bayswater is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3153, about 27km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $871K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 24km inland. Bayswater has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3153 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.42%), India (3.96%), England (2.65%), Malaysia (2.03%), Philippines (1.83%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.56%), Cantonese (4.04%), German (1.68%), Vietnamese (1.28%), Sinhal (1.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1066 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bayswater South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
- Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
- Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
- Bayswater West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
- Bayswater Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 972
Nearby (within 10km)
- Heathmont East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1127
- Dillbadin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 977
- Knox Central Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1018
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1086
- Urban CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 975
- Boronia K-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 982
- Fairhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1004
- Regency Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1068
- St Luke's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1098
- Boronia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1051
- Marlborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1037
- Tinternvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1062
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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
Is Bayswater safe?
Bayswater has a residential safety score of 72/100, 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 7,014 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bayswater?
In Bayswater, the .
How far is Bayswater from Melbourne CBD?
Bayswater is about 26.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 61 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bayswater?
Bayswater has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bayswater?
Bayswater has a transport score of 96/100 and 62 bus stops.