Kealba vs Keilor
The verdict
Kealba is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $1.10M in Keilor. Kealba rates higher for liveability (87 vs 70). Kealba is closer to the coast (13.0 km vs 15.9 km).
Scores
KealbaKeilor
| Kealba | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 61 |
| Transport | 64 | 51 |
| Education | 60 | 62 |
| Liveability | 87 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kealba | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,226 | 5,906 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $2,046 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kealba Moderate Growth · Keilor Moderate Growth
Property
| Kealba | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 6.2% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 254 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,650 | 3,590 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kealba | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,020 | 1,080 |
Transport
| Kealba | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Kealba | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 |
| Parks | 6 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 53 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Kealba | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,226 | 5,906 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,198 | 5,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,803 | 6,963 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.22% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kealba or Keilor?
Keilor has the higher residential safety score (Kealba 88/100 vs Keilor 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Kealba or Keilor?
Kealba is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Kealba or Keilor?
Keilor has a higher average school ICSEA (Kealba 1020 vs Keilor 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kealba or Keilor?
Kealba has the higher transport score (Kealba 64/100 vs Keilor 51/100).
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