Avondale Heights vs Keilor East
Avondale Heights (median $990,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Keilor East ($1,000,000).
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| Measure | Avondale Heights | Keilor East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $990,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $773,500 | $720,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,388 | 15,078 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 526 mm | 526 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°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
Avondale Heights scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor East (1054) sits above Avondale Heights (1038).
- For buyers
- Avondale Heights is the lower entry point at $990,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Avondale Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (3.05% vs 3.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Keilor East edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1038).
Avondale Heights vs Keilor East: common questions
Is Avondale Heights or Keilor East cheaper to buy in?
Avondale Heights has the lower median house price at $990,000, roughly 1% below Keilor East ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Avondale Heights or Keilor East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor East scores 1054 vs 1038 in Avondale Heights. 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, Avondale Heights or Keilor East?
Avondale Heights scores 32/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Avondale Heights or Keilor East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.05% in Avondale Heights vs 3.02% in Keilor East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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