Bayswater
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bayswater, VIC 3153.
About Bayswater
Welcome to Bayswater
Bayswater sits in Melbourne's outer east, roughly 30 kilometres from the CBD, wedged between Boronia, Heathmont, Wantirna South, Bayswater North and Knoxfield. It's a suburb built around a busy commercial and industrial spine, with the Dandenong Ranges providing a green backdrop to streets of established post-war homes and newer infill development.
With a population of just over 12,200 and a median age of 38, Bayswater has long been a practical, unpretentious choice for families and first-home buyers who want space, good transport links and easy access to the hills, without the price tag of suburbs closer to the city.
Lifestyle & dining
Bayswater's day-to-day life revolves around a solid, no-fuss shopping and dining strip that serves locals rather than chasing trends. Cafes, bakeries and takeaway spots cluster around the station precinct and Mountain Highway, while the suburb's proximity to Boronia and Heathmont means residents can easily branch out for a wider choice of restaurants and bars without a long drive.
The area has a strong trade and light-industrial character too, with Bayswater Business Park anchoring plenty of local employment, which suits residents who like living close to where they work.
Shopping
For everyday needs, Bayswater has a compact retail strip along Mountain Highway with a supermarket, specialty stores and services. Bigger shopping trips are typically made to nearby Boronia or the Eastland shopping centre in Ringwood, both within easy reach, giving residents the convenience of a local strip backed up by larger centres just minutes away.
Getting around
Bayswater railway station, on the Belgrave line, is the suburb's transport backbone, giving residents a direct run into the CBD and connections through to Ringwood and beyond. The Bayswater Business Park and surrounding streets also make the suburb a hub for bus routes linking to Boronia, Knoxfield and Wantirna South.
For drivers, Mountain Highway and the nearby Burwood Highway provide good arterial access, while EastLink is within a short drive, opening up faster trips to the CBD, Frankston and the Eastern Freeway.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Bayswater Primary School, Bayswater South Primary School and Bayswater West Primary School all within the suburb, alongside the Catholic option of Our Lady of Lourdes School. Secondary students generally head to Bayswater Secondary College, and the surrounding suburbs add further choice for zoning-conscious buyers.
The property market
Bayswater's median house price currently sits at $873,000, having posted recent growth of 4.5%, a solid result for a suburb that remains comparatively accessible within Melbourne's east. Units and apartments offer a considerably lower entry point at a median of $593,000, while renters can expect to pay around $625 a week for the median property.
The current listing mix reflects the suburb's varied housing stock: houses make up half of all listings, with townhouses at 20%, apartments and units at 24%, and a small 5% share of vacant land, still offering opportunities for buyers wanting to build. That spread gives the market genuine breadth, from young professionals and downsizers chasing low-maintenance units through to families after a classic quarter-acre block.
Parks & recreation
Bayswater's setting on the fringe of the Dandenong Ranges gives residents easy access to bushland reserves and walking trails, along with local parks such as those along Dobson Reserve and Bayswater Park. The suburb's sporting clubs and ovals cater well to junior and community sport, and the short drive to the hills means bushwalking, cycling and picnic spots around Mount Dandenong are firmly within weekend reach.
Market snapshot
Bayswater property market
Median sale price
$873k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$625
per week
Gross rental yield
3.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$708k
Median
$873k
Premium
$1.07m
Days on market
23
Auction clearance
67%
Sold this year
92
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -0.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bayswater by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bayswater, VIC 3153.
Population
12,262
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,598
median, per week
Median rent
$375
per week
Median mortgage
$1,820
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bayswater
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Bayswater
$550k
2/41 High Street
Sold ~July 2026
$695k
3/14 Highmoor Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$570k
4/44 Sinclair Road
Sold ~July 2026
$610k
2/14 Maple Street
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
1/49 Orange Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
3/40 Sasses Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$670k
5/16 Orchard Road
Sold ~July 2026
$785k
125 Scoresby Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Bayswater suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bayswater?
The median house price in Bayswater, VIC is $873k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.5%.
How much is rent in Bayswater?
The median weekly rent in Bayswater is around $625 per week.
Is Bayswater a good place to live?
Bayswater is a residential and industrial suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 28 km (17 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox local government area. Bayswater is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 12,262 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Bayswater?
Bayswater has a population of 12,262 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Bayswater?
There are 5 schools in or near Bayswater, including Bayswater Primary School, Bayswater South Primary School and Bayswater West Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bayswater?
Properties in Bayswater take around 23 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 67%.
How much do you need to buy in Bayswater?
Entry-level properties in Bayswater start around $708k, while premium homes reach $1.07m.
What suburbs are near Bayswater?
Suburbs near Bayswater include Wantirna South, Boronia, Heathmont, Bayswater North and Knoxfield.
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