Keilor vs Keilor Downs
Keilor Downs (median $888,800) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Keilor ($1,090,000).
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Keilor and Keilor Downs side by side
| Measure | Keilor | Keilor Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,090,000 | $888,800 |
| Median unit | $637,800 | $533,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,906 | 9,857 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 525 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°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
Keilor Downs scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor (1021) sits above Keilor Downs (996).
- For buyers
- Keilor Downs is the lower entry point at $888,800 median, 18% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 996).
Keilor vs Keilor Downs: common questions
Is Keilor or Keilor Downs cheaper to buy in?
Keilor Downs has the lower median house price at $888,800, roughly 18% below Keilor ($1,090,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor or Keilor Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor scores 1021 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 or Keilor Downs?
Keilor Downs scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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