Kealba vs Keilor East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $773,000 and $1,000,000.
Kealba (median $773,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Keilor East ($1,000,000).
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
Keilor East offers the higher gross rental yield (3.02% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Keilor East edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 998).
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kealba or Keilor East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.02% in Keilor East 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.
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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