Keilor Park vs Tullamarine
Keilor Park (median $795,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Tullamarine ($800,000).
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Keilor Park and Tullamarine side by side
| Measure | Keilor Park | Tullamarine |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $795,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $334,800 | $535,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 12 |
| Transit score | 30 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,684 | 6,733 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 525 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
Tullamarine scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor Park (1054) sits above Tullamarine (1020). Keilor Park skews owner-occupied (81%), Tullamarine runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Keilor Park is the lower entry point at $795,000 median, 1% 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 Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1020). Keilor Park also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Keilor Park vs Tullamarine: common questions
Is Keilor Park or Tullamarine cheaper to buy in?
Keilor Park has the lower median house price at $795,000, roughly 1% below Tullamarine ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor Park or Tullamarine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Park scores 1054 vs 1020 in Tullamarine. 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 Tullamarine?
Tullamarine scores 12/100 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.
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