Keilor Downs vs Kings Park
Kings Park (median $652,500) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Downs ($888,800).
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| Measure | Keilor Downs | Kings Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $888,800 | $652,500 |
| Median unit | $533,500 | $237,600 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,857 | – |
| Median age | 43 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 494 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.6°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 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor Downs (996) sits above Kings Park (984).
- For buyers
- Kings Park is the lower entry point at $652,500 median, 27% 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 Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 984).
Keilor Downs vs Kings Park: common questions
Is Keilor Downs or Kings Park cheaper to buy in?
Kings Park has the lower median house price at $652,500, roughly 27% below Keilor Downs ($888,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Downs or Kings Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Downs scores 996 vs 984 in Kings Park. 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 Kings Park?
Keilor Downs scores 18/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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