Kealba vs Keilor Park
The verdict
Kealba is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $808K in Keilor Park. Kealba rates higher for liveability (87 vs 68). Kealba is closer to the coast (13.0 km vs 14.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Keilor Park rates higher (97 vs 88/100 in Kealba).
Scores
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 58 |
| Transport | 64 | 53 |
| Education | 60 | 53 |
| Liveability | 87 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,226 | 2,684 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $1,468 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 66.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kealba Moderate Growth · Keilor Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $808K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | -7.0% |
| 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
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 447 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 224 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,650 | 6,781 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,020 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kealba · Keilor Park
Transport
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 14.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 14.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Kealba | Keilor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,226 | 2,684 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,198 | 2,726 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,803 | 3,164 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.22% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kealba or Keilor Park?
Keilor Park has the higher residential safety score (Kealba 88/100 vs Keilor Park 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Kealba or Keilor Park?
Kealba is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $808K.
Which has better public transport, Kealba or Keilor Park?
Kealba has the higher transport score (Kealba 64/100 vs Keilor Park 53/100).
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