Kealba at a glance
Median house
$773,000
Median unit
$237,600
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,226
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Kealba.
The postcode for Kealba is 3021 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Kealba is $773,000.
Kealba (3021) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $773,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Kealba has roughly 3,226 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kealba scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kealba's population at 3,226, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,226
Median age
39
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $773,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $237,600, roughly 69% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $155,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$773,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $237,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$325/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$773,000
$237,600
3,226
Median age: 39
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.19% (median rent $325/wk against a $773,000 price tag). Units yield 8.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.19%
Based on $773,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.10%
Based on $237,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
174
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kealba.
Local schools for Kealba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
St Albans East Primary School
St Albans North Primary School
St Albans Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kealba.
- What is the median house price in Kealba?
- The median house price in Kealba, VIC 3021 is $773,000. The median unit price is $237,600.
- What is the Kealba postcode?
- Kealba is in the 3021 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Kealba?
- Kealba is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3021. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Kealba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $325, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Kealba?
- There are 20 schools serving Kealba on this page, including St Paul's Kealba Catholic School, St Albans East Primary School, St Albans North Primary School.
- How walkable is Kealba?
- Kealba has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kealba?
- Kealba is close to Keilor Downs, Keilor, St Albans, Keilor Park, Keilor East.
- What is the population of Kealba?
- The population of Kealba is approximately 3,226 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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