Airport West vs Keilor East
Airport West (median $915,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Keilor East ($1,000,000).
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Airport West and Keilor East side by side
| Measure | Airport West | Keilor East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $334,800 | $720,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 10 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,173 | 15,078 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 526 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 26.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Airport West scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Airport West (1079) sits above Keilor East (1054).
- For buyers
- Airport West is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Airport West edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1054). Keilor East also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Airport West vs Keilor East: common questions
Is Airport West or Keilor East cheaper to buy in?
Airport West has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 9% below Keilor East ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Airport West or Keilor East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Airport West scores 1079 vs 1054 in Keilor East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Airport West or Keilor East?
Airport West scores 18/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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