Bayswater Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Bayswater Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Bayswater Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Bayswater Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Waverley Christian College
St Andrews Christian College
The Knox School
Wantirna College
Boronia K-12 College
Heathmont College
Suburbs Near BAYSWATER
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📍 About Bayswater
BAYSWATER is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 12,262 residents, creating a comfortable density of 1547 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.9M, representing impressive growth of 64% over the past decade. Units have performed even better, reaching a median of $0.7M with 75% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with local public school Bayswater Secondary College ranking #250 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. For those considering private education, nearby Waverley Christian College offers excellent academic outcomes, ranking #35 among private schools.
Safety: The area maintains reasonable safety levels, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 7372 per 100,000 residents. This sits at 1.08 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing Bayswater close to the state's typical safety benchmark.
Demographics: The suburb enjoys cultural diversity, with Chinese residents making up 12.90% of the population (approximately 1,581 people), contributing to a moderate multicultural presence in the community.
Transport: Bayswater offers convenient connectivity to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 44.4km away with a 39-minute drive under normal conditions. Public transport users benefit from the local train station on the Belgrave line, providing direct rail access to the city.