Side by sideSuburb comparison

Keilor Downs vs Kings Park.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $888,800 and $652,500. Keilor Downs edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Kings Park (median $652,500) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Downs ($888,800).

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Kings Park is the lower entry point at $652,500 median, 36% 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).

Common questionsKeilor 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 36% 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.

The numbers behind the take

Keilor Downs
Metric
Kings Park

Price & Market

$888,800
Median house
$652,500
$533,500
Median unit
$237,600
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
79.0%
Owner occupied
18.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
6
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
9,857
Population
43
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
996
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).