Delahey vs Keilor Downs
The verdict
Delahey is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $764K in Keilor Downs. Keilor Downs is closer to the coast (15.7 km vs 17.2 km).
Scores
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 73 |
| Transport | 72 | 74 |
| Education | 54 | 56 |
| Liveability | 84 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,077 | 9,857 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,486 | $1,558 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Delahey Moderate Growth · Keilor Downs Moderate Growth
Property
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $642K | $764K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $594K |
| House price YoY | -6.0% | -12.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 172 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 87 | 213 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 335 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,476 | 4,160 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Delahey · Keilor Downs
Transport
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 64 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.2 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.4 km | 17.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Delahey | Keilor Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,077 | 9,857 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,791 | 9,773 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,522 | 11,621 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.90% | -0.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Delahey or Keilor Downs?
Delahey has the higher residential safety score (Delahey 100/100 vs Keilor Downs 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Delahey or Keilor Downs?
Delahey is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $764K.
Which has better schools, Delahey or Keilor Downs?
Keilor Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Delahey 973 vs Keilor Downs 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Delahey or Keilor Downs?
Keilor Downs has the higher transport score (Delahey 72/100 vs Keilor Downs 74/100).
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