Side by sideSuburb comparison

Delahey vs Keilor Downs.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $689,000 and $888,800. Delahey edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Downs ($888,800).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Delahey (1002) sits above Keilor Downs (996).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Delahey is the lower entry point at $689,000 median, 22% 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

Delahey edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 996).

Common questionsDelahey vs Keilor Downs

Common questions

Is Delahey or Keilor Downs cheaper to buy in?

Delahey has the lower median house price at $689,000, roughly 22% below Keilor Downs ($888,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Delahey or Keilor Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Delahey scores 1002 vs 996 in Keilor Downs. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Delahey
Metric
Keilor Downs

Price & Market

$689,000
Median house
$888,800
$560,000
Median unit
$533,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
74.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
18
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
8,077
Population
9,857
39
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1002
Avg ICSEA
996

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).