Keilor Downs vs Delahey.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $888,800 and $689,000. Delahey edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Downs ($888,800).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Delahey (1002) sits above Keilor Downs (996).
For buyers
Delahey is the lower entry point at $689,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Delahey offers the higher gross rental yield (2.79% vs 2.23%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Delahey edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 996).
Common questions
Is Keilor Downs or Delahey cheaper to buy in?
Delahey has the lower median house price at $689,000, roughly 29% below Keilor Downs ($888,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Downs or Delahey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Delahey scores 1002 vs 996 in Keilor Downs. 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, Keilor Downs or Delahey?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Delahey vs 2.23% in Keilor Downs. 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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