Keilor East vs Niddrie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,000,000 and $1,375,000.
Keilor East (median $1,000,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Niddrie ($1,375,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Niddrie (1088) sits above Keilor East (1054).
For buyers
Keilor East is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Keilor East offers the higher gross rental yield (3.02% vs 1.55%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Niddrie edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1054).
Common questions
Is Keilor East or Niddrie cheaper to buy in?
Keilor East has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 27% below Niddrie ($1,375,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor East or Niddrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Niddrie scores 1088 vs 1054 in Keilor East. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Keilor East or Niddrie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.02% in Keilor East vs 1.55% in Niddrie. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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