Keilor Downs at a glance
Median house
$888,800
Median unit
$533,500
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
9,857
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Keilor Downs.
The postcode for Keilor Downs is 3038 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Keilor Downs is $888,800.
Keilor Downs (3038) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $888,800, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Keilor Downs has roughly 9,857 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Keilor Downs scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Keilor Downs's population at 9,857, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,857
Median age
43
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $888,800 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $533,500, roughly 40% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $178,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$888,800
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $533,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$888,800
$533,500
9,857
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.23% (median rent $381/wk against a $888,800 price tag). Units yield 3.51% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.23%
Based on $888,800 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.51%
Based on $533,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
487
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Keilor Downs.
Local schools for Keilor Downs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Keilor Views Primary School
Keilor Downs Secondary College
Monmia Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Keilor Downs.
- What is the median house price in Keilor Downs?
- The median house price in Keilor Downs, VIC 3038 is $888,800. The median unit price is $533,500.
- What is the Keilor Downs postcode?
- Keilor Downs is in the 3038 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Keilor Downs?
- Keilor Downs is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3038. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Keilor Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Keilor Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Keilor Downs on this page, including Keilor Views Primary School, St Mary MacKillop Primary School, Keilor Downs Secondary College.
- How walkable is Keilor Downs?
- Keilor Downs has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Keilor Downs?
- Keilor Downs is close to Kealba, Delahey, St Albans, Keilor Lodge, Keilor.
- What is the population of Keilor Downs?
- The population of Keilor Downs is approximately 9,857 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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