Keilor Lodge vs Taylors Lakes
The verdict
Keilor Lodge is more affordable, with a median house price of $873K versus $931K in Taylors Lakes. Taylors Lakes rates higher for transport (99 vs 62). Taylors Lakes has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 70 min). On the separate residential safety score, Keilor Lodge rates higher (100 vs 91/100 in Taylors Lakes).
Scores
| Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 82 |
| Transport | 62 | 99 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 73 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,668 | 15,174 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,198 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 68.5% | 64.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Keilor Lodge Moderate Growth · Taylors Lakes Moderate Growth
Property
| Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $873K | $931K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $553K |
| House price YoY | -6.4% | 8.1% |
| 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 Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 534 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 165 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,499 | 6,103 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Keilor Lodge · Taylors Lakes
Transport
| Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 30 |
| Parks | 10 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 120 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.1 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.2 km | 20.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,668 | 15,174 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,651 | 15,019 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,966 | 17,889 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.26% | -0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Keilor Lodge or Taylors Lakes?
Keilor Lodge has the higher residential safety score (Keilor Lodge 100/100 vs Taylors Lakes 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Keilor Lodge or Taylors Lakes?
Keilor Lodge is more affordable, with a median house price of $873K versus $931K.
Which has better schools, Keilor Lodge or Taylors Lakes?
Keilor Lodge has a higher average school ICSEA (Keilor Lodge 1051 vs Taylors Lakes 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Keilor Lodge or Taylors Lakes?
Taylors Lakes has the higher transport score (Keilor Lodge 62/100 vs Taylors Lakes 99/100).
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