Keilor Park vs Kealba.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $795,000 and $773,000. Kealba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kealba (median $773,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Park ($795,000).
Kealba scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor Park (1054) sits above Kealba (998).
For buyers
Kealba is the lower entry point at $773,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Keilor Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.68% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Keilor Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 998).
Common questions
Is Keilor Park or Kealba cheaper to buy in?
Kealba has the lower median house price at $773,000, roughly 3% below Keilor Park ($795,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Park or Kealba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Park scores 1054 vs 998 in Kealba. 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 Park or Kealba?
Kealba scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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 Park or Kealba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.68% in Keilor Park vs 2.19% in Kealba. 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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