Keilor Lodge vs Taylors Lakes
Taylors Lakes (median $908,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500).
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| Measure | Keilor Lodge | Taylors Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,097,500 | $908,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $553,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,668 | 15,174 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
Taylors Lakes scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taylors Lakes (1033) sits above Keilor Lodge (1024).
- For buyers
- Taylors Lakes is the lower entry point at $908,000 median, 17% 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
- Taylors Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1024).
Keilor Lodge vs Taylors Lakes: common questions
Is Keilor Lodge or Taylors Lakes cheaper to buy in?
Taylors Lakes has the lower median house price at $908,000, roughly 17% 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 Taylors Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taylors Lakes scores 1033 vs 1024 in Keilor Lodge. 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 Taylors Lakes?
Taylors Lakes scores 100/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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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