Kealba vs Keilor Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $773,000 and $888,800. Kealba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kealba (median $773,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Downs ($888,800).
Keilor Downs scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kealba (998) sits above Keilor Downs (996).
For buyers
Kealba is the lower entry point at $773,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Keilor Downs offers the higher gross rental yield (2.23% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kealba edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 996).
Common questions
Is Kealba or Keilor Downs cheaper to buy in?
Kealba has the lower median house price at $773,000, roughly 13% below Keilor Downs ($888,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kealba or Keilor Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kealba scores 998 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.
Which is more walkable, Kealba or Keilor Downs?
Keilor Downs scores 18/100 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, Kealba or Keilor Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.23% in Keilor Downs vs 2.19% in Kealba. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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