Keilor Downs vs Kealba
Kealba (median $773,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Downs ($888,800).
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| Measure | Keilor Downs | Kealba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $888,800 | $773,000 |
| Median unit | $533,500 | $237,600 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,857 | 3,226 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.7°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 Downs scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kealba (998) sits above Keilor Downs (996).
- For buyers
- Kealba is the lower entry point at $773,000 median, 13% 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
- Kealba edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 996).
Keilor Downs vs Kealba: common questions
Is Keilor Downs or Kealba cheaper to buy in?
Kealba has the lower median house price at $773,000, roughly 13% below Keilor Downs ($888,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Downs or Kealba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kealba scores 998 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 is more walkable, Keilor Downs or Kealba?
Keilor Downs scores 18/100 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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