Kealba vs Keilor
Kealba (median $773,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Keilor ($1,090,000).
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Kealba and Keilor side by side
| Measure | Kealba | Keilor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $773,000 | $1,090,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $637,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,226 | 5,906 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 525 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 27.0°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
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
- 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 998).
Kealba vs Keilor: 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.
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