Keilor
VIC 3036 · Brimbank
5,906 (2021) → 5,999 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Keilor is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3036, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is about 16km inland. Keilor has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Italy (3.13%), England (1.88%), Croatia (1.34%), India (1%), Vietnam (1%)
Top languages: Italian (4.79%), Greek (2.86%), Croatian (1.96%), Arabic (1.46%), Vietnamese (1.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1021 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Overnewton Anglican Community College - Yirramboi CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1113
- St Augustine's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1074
- Keilor Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
Nearby (within 10km)
- Keilor Downs Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1006
- Keilor Views Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1013
- Catholic Regional College North KeilorSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1051
- St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1053
- St Paul's Kealba Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1020
- Taylors Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1016
- Taylors Lakes Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1006
- Monmia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 988
- St Albans North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 962
- St Albans East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 954
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 956
- St Albans East Primary School-St Albans East Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 4.2km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Keilor
Is Keilor safe?
Keilor has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 3,590 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Keilor?
In Keilor, the .
How far is Keilor from Melbourne CBD?
Keilor is about 16.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Keilor?
Keilor has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Keilor?
Keilor has a transport score of 51/100 and 32 bus stops.