Delahey vs Keilor Lodge
Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500).
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Delahey and Keilor Lodge side by side
| Measure | Delahey | Keilor Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $689,000 | $1,097,500 |
| Median unit | $560,000 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 26 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 8,077 | 1,668 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor Lodge (1024) sits above Delahey (1002). Keilor Lodge skews owner-occupied (87%), Delahey runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
- For buyers
- Delahey is the lower entry point at $689,000 median, 37% 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
- Keilor Lodge edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1002). Keilor Lodge also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Delahey vs Keilor Lodge: common questions
Is Delahey or Keilor Lodge cheaper to buy in?
Delahey has the lower median house price at $689,000, roughly 37% below Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Delahey or Keilor Lodge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Lodge scores 1024 vs 1002 in Delahey. 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.
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