Keilor Downs vs St Albans
St Albans (median $680,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Downs ($888,800).
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Keilor Downs and St Albans side by side
| Measure | Keilor Downs | St Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $888,800 | $680,000 |
| Median unit | $533,500 | $542,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $470/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,857 | – |
| Median age | 43 | – |
| 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
St Albans scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor Downs (996) sits above St Albans (965).
- For buyers
- St Albans is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 23% 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 965).
Keilor Downs vs St Albans: common questions
Is Keilor Downs or St Albans cheaper to buy in?
St Albans has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 23% below Keilor Downs ($888,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Downs or St Albans have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Downs scores 996 vs 965 in St Albans. 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 St Albans?
St Albans scores 100/100 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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