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Bayswater, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bayswater is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 11,599. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,599 Population 3,803/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,533 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,533 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$211,200 home value, $1,056/mo rent

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About Bayswater

Bayswater

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 recorded a population of 12,262 at the 2021 census.

People

Population11,599
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3,803/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,533
Per Capita$26,533
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$211,200
Rent$1,056
Ownership65.5%
Housing Units4,640

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population11,599
Population Density3,803 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates-37.8500°, 145.2667°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,533
Median Age38.0 years

About Bayswater

Bayswater is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 11,599. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Bayswater has a population of 11,599 with a density of 3,803 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,599
Total Population
3,803
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bayswater vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bayswater is $26,533, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,533 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $510, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,102 business establishments.

Income: Bayswater vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,533
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,533
Avg Weekly Wage$510

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bayswater is $211,200, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,056 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 65.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,640 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,200
25% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,056
9% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.5%
Owner-Occupied65.5%
Renter-Occupied34.5%
Housing Units4,640

Property Tax

Climate in Bayswater

Bayswater has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.3° 51.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27° 52.7
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.7° 48.2
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.7° 68.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.7° 68.2
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14.1° 76.1
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 62.7
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.7° 72.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 65.8
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.8° 60.2
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 85.0
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 81.5
Bayswater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density3,803/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8500°N, 145.2667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 96 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 103 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 84 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 92 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 83 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 102 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 80 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 80 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 94 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 82 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 101 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 106 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 51 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 78 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 10 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 141 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 99 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 93 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 44 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in

Bayswater has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Bayswater

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Knox Central Primary School - - - -
Bayswater West Primary School - - - -
Bayswater South Primary School - - - -
Bayswater Primary School - - - -
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bayswater

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne - AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
The Buzzz - MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
Yarra Valley FM - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia - MP3 320 kbps
TheLight Christmas - AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
UltraCool Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 - MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bayswater

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andrew Ross Museum
Australian National Aviation Museum
Eltham District Historical Society
Emerald Museum
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens
Historic Council Shire Offices
La Trobe University Museum of Art
Monash Federation Centre
Monash Historic Society
Monash University Museum of Art
Mont De Lancey Museum
Mordialloc Historical Museum
Museum of Australian Photography
National Communications Museum
National Communications Museum
Nillumbik Historical Society
Royal Australian Corps of Signals Museum
Schramms Cottage
Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex
Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed
Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Twisted Science
Upwey / Belgrave RSL
Warrandyte Historical Society
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Bayswater

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Balwyn Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Beaumaris Community Centre0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Bentleigh Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Blackburn Library0.0
Book return chutes0.0
Borchardt Library0.0
Boronia Library0.0
Box Hill Library0.0
Bulleen Library0.0
Burnley Library Building (914)0.0
Camberwell Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
Caulfield Library0.0
CD0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Clarinda Library0.0
Croydon Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Diamond Valley Library0.0
Doncaster Library0.0
Eltham Library0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Glen Waverley Public Library0.0
Greythorn Library Lounge0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Hargrave-Andrew Library0.0
Hawthorn Library0.0
Highett Library0.0
Ivanhoe Libary0.0
Kew High School Library0.0
Kew Library0.0
Kew Toy Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Kingston Toy Library0.0
Knox Library – Ngarrgoo0.0
Lalor Library0.0
Lamm Jewish Library of Australia0.0
Law Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Malvern Library0.0
Manga Library0.0
Manningham Toy Library0.0
Mentone Public Library0.0
Mernda Library0.0
Mill Park Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library0.0
Mt Waverley Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Nash Resouce Centre - Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Nunawading Library0.0
Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash)0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Phoenix Park Library0.0
Realm0.0
RMIT Bundoora Library0.0
Rosanna Library0.0
Rowville Library0.0
Sir Louis Matheson Library0.0
Springvale Library0.0
Swinburne Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Vermont South Library0.0
Warrandyte Library0.0
Watsonia Library0.0
Wheelers Hill Branch Library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bayswater

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Camberwell Fresh Food Market
Camberwell Sunday Market
Fair Treasures
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gully Market
Heathmont Farmers Market
Heide Market
Kingsbury Drive Community Market
Oakleigh Market
Ringwood East Community Market
Thomastown Trash and Treasure Market
Warrandyte Riverside Market

Hotels in Bayswater

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Pebble

Restaurants in Bayswater

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayzie Cafe
Best Dumpling
Capricho Grill
Chilli & Basil Thai Restaurant
Favourite Kitchen
Flame Trees Burger Bar
Four seasons BBQ House
Highside
Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen
Red Chillies
The Flavour Gallery
Thiên Long Restaurant

Cafes in Bayswater

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flick the Bean
Let's Go Cafe
Lunch Shop
Montano's Cafe
The Gilded Rose Cafe
The Hatter and the Hare
xpresso Cafe

Theatres in Bayswater

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stage

Dentists in Bayswater

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aura Dentists
Bayswater Station Dental
Eastern Dental Group
Wantirna Denture Clinic

Train Stations in Bayswater

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayswater

Bus Stations in Bayswater

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayswater Station/Station St

Gas Stations in Bayswater

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
EG Australia
Shell
Shell

Banks in Bayswater

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Shopping Malls in Bayswater

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mountain High Shopping Centre
Mountain High Shopping Centre

Gyms in Bayswater

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plus Fitness

Breweries in Bayswater

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Ravens Brewery
3 Ravens Brewery
Bad Shepherd Brewing
Deeds Brewery
Deeds Brewery
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company
Killer Sprocket Brewery
The Local Brew House
Wolf of the Willows

Stadiums & Teams in Bayswater

TeamLeagueDivision
Kooyong Stadium
Malvern Cricket Club

Airports Near Bayswater

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
Taggerty Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bayswater

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bayswater mail exchange
Bayswater Village Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bayswater

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACE Sports Clinic
Airlie Women's Clinic
Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Aspect Heatherton
Bellfield Medical Centre
Canterbury Road Community Care Unit
Caulfield Natural Health Clinic
Deepdene Medical Centre
Delmont Day Program
Direct Radiology Fairfield
Dorevitch Pathology Fairfield
Dr Daniel Traum
East Kew Clinic
Epworth Camberwell
Equilibrium
Fairfield City Medical Centre
Fairfield Paediatrics
Fairfield Physiotherapy
Fairfield Podiatry
Iris Family Medicine
Ivanhoe Endoscopy Centre
Kew Junction Medical Clinic
Kew Skin Therapy
Melbourne Hand Rehab
Odyssey House Victoria
The Children's Surgery
The Local Doctor
The Social Domain
Vitality Medical
Ward Rehabilitation B
Waterdale Medical Specialist Rooms
Wellways Maroondah PARC
Wingrove Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bayswater

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bright Church
Knox Community Baptist Church
St Stephens
Temple Society

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bayswater

What is the population of Bayswater?

Bayswater has a population of 11,599 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,803 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Bayswater expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,533, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,200 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bayswater?

Bayswater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bayswater?

Bayswater has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $510. There are 1,102 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bayswater?

The median home value in Bayswater is $211,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,056. The homeownership rate is 65.5%.

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