Keysborough vs Springvale South
The verdict
Springvale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $902K in Keysborough. Springvale South rates higher for transport (62 vs 48). Springvale South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (84 vs 96 min). On the separate residential safety score, Keysborough rates higher (80 vs 73/100 in Springvale South).
Scores
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 72 |
| Transport | 48 | 62 |
| Education | 68 | 64 |
| Liveability | 77 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,018 | 12,766 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,991 | $1,498 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.7% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 43.2% | 36.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Keysborough Moderate Growth · Springvale South Moderate Growth
Property
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $902K | $810K |
| Median unit price | $669K | $630K |
| House price YoY | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| 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
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 273 | 345 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 356 | 392 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 257 | 258 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,444 | 4,363 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 7 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Keysborough · Springvale South
Transport
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 118 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 96 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 12 |
| Parks | 37 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 26 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.9 km | 23.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Keysborough | Springvale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,018 | 12,766 |
| Estimated 2025 | 33,605 | 13,314 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,918 | 16,126 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.86% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Keysborough or Springvale South?
Keysborough has the higher residential safety score (Keysborough 80/100 vs Springvale South 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Keysborough or Springvale South?
Springvale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $902K.
Which has better schools, Keysborough or Springvale South?
Keysborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Keysborough 1062 vs Springvale South 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Keysborough or Springvale South?
Springvale South has the higher transport score (Keysborough 48/100 vs Springvale South 62/100).
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