Kealba vs Keilor East
Kealba (median $773,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Keilor East ($1,000,000).
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Kealba and Keilor East side by side
| Measure | Kealba | Keilor East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $773,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $720,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,226 | 15,078 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 526 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.8°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 East (1054) sits above Kealba (998).
- For buyers
- Kealba is the lower entry point at $773,000 median, 23% 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 East edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 998).
Kealba vs Keilor East: common questions
Is Kealba or Keilor East cheaper to buy in?
Kealba has the lower median house price at $773,000, roughly 23% below Keilor East ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kealba or Keilor East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor East scores 1054 vs 998 in Kealba. 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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