Keilor Downs vs Keilor
The verdict
Keilor Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $764K versus $1.10M in Keilor. Keilor Downs rates higher for transport (74 vs 51). Keilor rates higher for education (62 vs 56). Keilor has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 64 min). On the separate residential safety score, Keilor Downs rates higher (96 vs 91/100 in Keilor).
Scores
| Keilor Downs | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 61 |
| Transport | 74 | 51 |
| Education | 56 | 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
| Keilor Downs | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,857 | 5,906 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,558 | $2,046 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.3% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Keilor Downs Moderate Growth · Keilor Moderate Growth
Property
| Keilor Downs | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $764K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $594K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.3% | 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
| Keilor Downs | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 172 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 335 | 254 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,160 | 3,590 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Keilor Downs | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Keilor Downs · Keilor
Transport
| Keilor Downs | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Keilor Downs | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 24 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 53 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.7 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.3 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Keilor Downs | Keilor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,857 | 5,906 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,773 | 5,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,621 | 6,963 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.21% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Keilor Downs or Keilor?
Keilor Downs has the higher residential safety score (Keilor Downs 96/100 vs Keilor 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Keilor Downs or Keilor?
Keilor Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $764K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Keilor Downs or Keilor?
Keilor has a higher average school ICSEA (Keilor Downs 1015 vs Keilor 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Keilor Downs or Keilor?
Keilor Downs has the higher transport score (Keilor Downs 74/100 vs Keilor 51/100).
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