Kealba vs Keilor.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $773,000 and $1,090,000. Keilor edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kealba (median $773,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Keilor ($1,090,000).
Keilor scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor (1021) sits above Kealba (998).
For buyers
Kealba is the lower entry point at $773,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Keilor offers the higher gross rental yield (3.10% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Keilor edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 998).
Common questions
Is Kealba or Keilor cheaper to buy in?
Kealba has the lower median house price at $773,000, roughly 29% below Keilor ($1,090,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kealba or Keilor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor scores 1021 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 is more walkable, Kealba or Keilor?
Keilor scores 12/100 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?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Keilor 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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