Keilor vs St Albans
St Albans (median $680,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Keilor ($1,090,000).
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Keilor and St Albans side by side
| Measure | Keilor | St Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,090,000 | $680,000 |
| Median unit | $637,800 | $542,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $470/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,906 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 525 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 26.7°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
St Albans scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keilor (1021) sits above St Albans (965).
- For buyers
- St Albans is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- St Albans offers the higher gross rental yield (3.59% vs 3.01%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Keilor edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 965).
Keilor vs St Albans: common questions
Is Keilor or St Albans cheaper to buy in?
St Albans has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 38% below Keilor ($1,090,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Keilor or St Albans have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keilor scores 1021 vs 965 in St Albans. 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 St Albans?
St Albans scores 100/100 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 St Albans?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.59% in St Albans vs 3.01% in Keilor. 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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