Keilor Lodge vs Keilor Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,097,500 and $888,800. Keilor Lodge edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Keilor Downs (median $888,800) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500).
Keilor Lodge scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 18/100 ), 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, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Keilor Downs offers the higher gross rental yield (2.23% vs 1.81%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Keilor Lodge edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 996).
Common questions
Is Keilor Lodge or Keilor Downs cheaper to buy in?
Keilor Downs has the lower median house price at $888,800, roughly 23% below Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Lodge or Keilor Downs 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 Lodge or Keilor Downs?
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Keilor Lodge or Keilor Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.23% in Keilor Downs vs 1.81% in Keilor Lodge. 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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