Keilor Downs vs St Albans
The verdict
St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $764K in Keilor Downs. St Albans rates higher for transport (98 vs 74). St Albans is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 15.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Keilor Downs rates higher (96 vs 55/100 in St Albans).
Scores
| Keilor Downs | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 84 |
| Transport | 74 | 98 |
| Education | 56 | 57 |
| Liveability | 87 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Keilor Downs | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,857 | 38,042 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,558 | $1,205 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 32.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Keilor Downs Moderate Growth · St Albans Moderate Growth
Property
| Keilor Downs | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $764K | $658K |
| Median unit price | $594K | $490K |
| House price YoY | -12.3% | -1.6% |
| 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 | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 172 | 552 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 335 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,160 | 6,971 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Keilor Downs | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 14 |
| Government | 3 | 11 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Keilor Downs · St Albans
Transport
| Keilor Downs | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 126 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 440 m |
Liveability
| Keilor Downs | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 40 |
| Parks | 24 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.7 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.3 km | 15.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Keilor Downs | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,857 | 38,042 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,773 | 38,148 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,621 | 44,848 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.21% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Keilor Downs or St Albans?
Keilor Downs has the higher residential safety score (Keilor Downs 96/100 vs St Albans 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Keilor Downs or St Albans?
St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $764K.
Which has better schools, Keilor Downs or St Albans?
Keilor Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Keilor Downs 1015 vs St Albans 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Keilor Downs or St Albans?
St Albans has the higher transport score (Keilor Downs 74/100 vs St Albans 98/100).
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