Keilor vs Keilor Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,090,000 and $795,000. Keilor Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Keilor Park (median $795,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Keilor ($1,090,000).
Keilor scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor Park (1054) sits above Keilor (1021).
For buyers
Keilor Park is the lower entry point at $795,000 median, 37% 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 2.68%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Keilor Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1021).
Common questions
Is Keilor or Keilor Park cheaper to buy in?
Keilor Park has the lower median house price at $795,000, roughly 37% below Keilor ($1,090,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor or Keilor Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor Park scores 1054 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 Park?
Keilor 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Keilor or Keilor Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Keilor vs 2.68% in Keilor Park. 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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