Keilor vs Keilor Lodge.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,090,000 and $1,097,500. Keilor Lodge edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Keilor (median $1,090,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500).
Keilor Lodge scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 26/100 ), 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 (1021).
For buyers
Keilor is the lower entry point at $1,090,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Keilor offers the higher gross rental yield (3.10% vs 1.81%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Keilor Lodge edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1021). Keilor Lodge also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Keilor or Keilor Lodge cheaper to buy in?
Keilor has the lower median house price at $1,090,000, roughly 1% below Keilor Lodge ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor or Keilor Lodge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Lodge scores 1024 vs 1021 in Keilor. 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 Lodge?
Keilor Lodge scores 26/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Keilor or Keilor Lodge?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Keilor 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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