Keysborough
VIC 3173 · Greater Dandenong
30,018 (2021) → 33,605 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Keysborough is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Dandenong, VIC 3173, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $902K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 11 schools, a transport score of 49/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Keysborough has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3173 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (8.58%), Cambodia (8.51%), India (6.6%), China (5.14%), Sri Lanka (3.78%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (11.49%), Khmer (9.72%), Mandarin (6.77%), Cantonese (3.8%), Sinhal (2.22%)
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
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 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Haileybury College - Keysborough BoysCombined · IndependentICSEA 1191
- Lighthouse Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1082
- Resurrection SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1065
- Keysborough Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
- Mt Hira CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1008
- Chandler Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Sirius College - Keysborough CampusCombined · Independent
- Keysborough Secondary College-Acacia CampusSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball - KeysboroughSecondary · Independent
- Haileybury College - Keysborough GirlsCombined · Independent
- Haileybury College - PangeaCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Keysborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 964
- Wallarano Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 962
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Building and Construction - DandenongSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
- Noble Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 943
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1020
- Noble Park English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 880
- St Mark's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1083
- Dandenong West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 931
- Dingley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1063
- Dandenong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 907
- Noble Park Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 902
- Athol Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 947
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Keysborough
Is Keysborough safe?
Keysborough has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 4,444 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Keysborough?
In Keysborough, the .
How far is Keysborough from Melbourne CBD?
Keysborough is about 27.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 80 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Keysborough?
Keysborough has 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Keysborough?
Keysborough has a transport score of 49/100 and 118 bus stops.