Delahey vs Keilor Lodge.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $689,000 and $1,097,500.
Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500).
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.
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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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