Kealba
VIC 3021 · Brimbank
3,226 (2021) → 3,198 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kealba is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3021, about 15km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $668K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 13km inland. Kealba has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (9.55%), Italy (1.95%), Malta (1.46%), India (1.43%), Iraq (1.43%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (14.14%), Arabic (3.72%), Greek (2.88%), Cantonese (2.29%), Macedon (2.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1033 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Kealba Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Albans East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 954
- St Albans East Primary School-St Albans East Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 1.7km
- St Albans Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 982
- St Albans Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 953
- St Albans Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 965
- Jackson SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 975
- Keilor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1052
- St Albans North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 962
- Holy Eucharist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 978
- Furlong Park School For Deaf ChildrenCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1016
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 956
- Catholic Regional College St AlbansSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 941
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kealba
Is Kealba safe?
Kealba has a residential safety score of 88/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,650 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kealba?
In Kealba, the .
How far is Kealba from Melbourne CBD?
Kealba is about 14.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kealba?
Kealba has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kealba?
Kealba has a transport score of 64/100 and 21 bus stops.