Bayswater North
VIC 3153 • Greater Melbourne
About Bayswater North
Bayswater North is a residential suburb in the City of Maroondah, located approximately 30 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD in the outer eastern suburbs. With a population of around 9,000 residents, it is a well-established suburb that developed primarily during the 1970s and 1980s. The area features a mix of older homes on generous blocks alongside newer townhouse developments.
The suburb offers a family-friendly lifestyle with good access to schools, parks, and the Dandenong Ranges. Local amenities include the Bayswater North Shopping Centre, and residents benefit from proximity to larger retail hubs at Eastland in Ringwood and Chirnside Park. The area is popular with families and downsizers who appreciate its leafy streets and relatively affordable housing compared to inner suburbs.
Bayswater North falls under postcode 3153 and is governed by Maroondah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 737 — Croydon Station ~15 min
- 738 — Knox City via Boronia ~20 min
- 670 — Ringwood ~20 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Bayswater Station is the closest rail option with frequent services to Flinders Street
Moderate walkability around shopping strips but most errands require a car. Good cycling paths connect to the Dandenong Creek Trail.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths17-39 Canterbury Road Bayswater North 3153 VIC
Schools
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Stuart Street
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Birch Street
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Orchard Road
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Enfield Drive
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Phyllis Street
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23 Orange Grove
Housing 2021 Census
115 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 288
- 2. England 285
- 3. China 212
- 4. Sri Lanka 108
- 5. New Zealand 106
- 6. Philippines 102
- 7. Malaysia 89
- 8. Myanmar 64
- 9. Hong Kong 59
- 10. Vietnam 57
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)