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Kilsyth South suburb profile

Kilsyth South is an outer-eastern Melbourne suburb on the gentle foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, characterised by leafy streets of detached houses on generous blocks and a semi-rural feel. Pockets of remnant bushland and local reserves create walking tracks and regular native birdlife, giving residents easy access to green space while small shopping strips, sports ovals and primary schools cover day-to-day needs. Arterial roads and nearby rail connections link the area to larger shopping centres and employment hubs, making it popular with families and buyers who want established homes with garden space and a quieter suburban pace.

Kilsyth South property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Kilsyth South sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a modest 2.0% over the last 12 months.

Sales activity was limited: 2 houses were sold over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 14 days over the last 12 months.

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Kilsyth South demographics

Kilsyth South is a community of 2,862 people with a median age of 42. The typical household income is $2,328 a week, roughly $121,000 a year.

Families make up the bulk of household types: couple families with children are the largest group at 57.2%, and together with couple families without children (31.7%) they account for about nine in ten families. That equates to 473 couple families with children, 262 couple families without children, 87 one-parent families and 5 other families, with one-parent families representing 10.5% and other families 0.6%.

Homes in Kilsyth South are overwhelmingly owner-occupied: about 94.7% are owned (41.5% owned outright and 53.2% owned with a mortgage), while 5.3% are rented.

Suburbs near Kilsyth South

Some popular suburbs near Kilsyth South include:

  • Bayswater North: Residential suburb with pockets of light industry and several local reserves.
  • Kilsyth: Leafy suburb set near extensive native bushland and quiet neighbourhood streets.
  • Montrose: Small, village-feel suburb with bush reserves and a relaxed pace of life.
  • Mooroolbark: Established family suburb with tree-lined streets, community facilities and parks.
  • Croydon: Regional shopping and transport centre for Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs.

How does Kilsyth South compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Kilsyth South’s median house price is 36.9% higher than Bayswater North’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Bayswater North have risen 7.1% more than in Kilsyth South over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Kilsyth South are selling 17.6% faster than in Bayswater North.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Kilsyth South have grown 13.2% higher than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in Kilsyth South

Choosing the right real estate agent in Kilsyth South can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 11 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 60.0% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 1.71% to 2.57%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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