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 48/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Keysborough has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
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 1177
- Lighthouse Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1082
- Keysborough Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
- Resurrection SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1060
- Mt Hira CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1003
- Chandler Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
- Sirius College - Keysborough CampusCombined · Independent
- Haileybury College - Keysborough GirlsCombined · Independent
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball - KeysboroughSecondary · Independent
- Keysborough Secondary College-Acacia CampusSecondary · Government
- Haileybury College - PangeaCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Keysborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 965
- Wallarano Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 970
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Building and Construction - DandenongSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
- Noble Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 953
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1018
- Noble Park English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 923
- St Mark's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1079
- Dandenong West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 939
- Dingley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1061
- Dandenong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 900
- Noble Park Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 925
- Athol Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 946
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
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 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 96 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Keysborough?
Keysborough has 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1062 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Keysborough?
Keysborough has a transport score of 48/100 and 118 bus stops.