Keysborough at a glance
Median house
$980,000
Median unit
$722,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30.0k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Keysborough.
The postcode for Keysborough is 3173 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Keysborough is $980,000.
Keysborough (3173) sits in the Greater Dandenong region of Victoria. The median house here is $980,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Keysborough has roughly 30,018 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Keysborough scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Keysborough's population at 30,018, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30,018
Median age
36
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $980,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $722,800, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $196,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$980,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $722,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$421/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$980,000
$722,800
30,018
Median age: 36
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.23% (median rent $421/wk against a $980,000 price tag). Units yield 3.03% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.23%
Based on $980,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.03%
Based on $722,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,453
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Keysborough.
Local schools for Keysborough
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Keysborough Gardens Primary School
Chandler Park Primary School
Wallarano Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Keysborough.
- What is the median house price in Keysborough?
- The median house price in Keysborough, VIC 3173 is $980,000. The median unit price is $722,800.
- What is the Keysborough postcode?
- Keysborough is in the 3173 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Dandenong region.
- Where is Keysborough?
- Keysborough is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3173. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Greater Dandenong region.
- What is the average rent in Keysborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $421.
- What schools are in Keysborough?
- There are 20 schools serving Keysborough on this page, including Keysborough Gardens Primary School, Mt Hira College, Chandler Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Keysborough?
- Keysborough has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Keysborough?
- Keysborough is close to Waterways, Braeside, Dandenong South, Springvale South, Dandenong East.
- What is the population of Keysborough?
- The population of Keysborough is approximately 30,018 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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