Keilor Downs vs Keilor Lodge
Keilor Downs (median $888,800) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500).
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| Measure | Keilor Downs | Keilor Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $888,800 | $1,097,500 |
| Median unit | $533,500 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,857 | 1,668 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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 Lodge scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor Lodge (1024) sits above Keilor Downs (996).
- For buyers
- Keilor Downs is the lower entry point at $888,800 median, 19% 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 Lodge edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 996).
Keilor Downs vs Keilor Lodge: common questions
Is Keilor Downs or Keilor Lodge cheaper to buy in?
Keilor Downs has the lower median house price at $888,800, roughly 19% below Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Downs or Keilor Lodge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Lodge scores 1024 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 Keilor Lodge?
Keilor Lodge scores 26/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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