Keysborough vs Braeside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Braeside (1076) sits above Keysborough (989). Keysborough skews owner-occupied (78%), Braeside runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Keysborough and Braeside side by side
| Measure | Keysborough | Braeside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $980,000 | – |
| Median unit | $722,800 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 38.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1076 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 30,018 | 25 |
| Median age | 36 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 692 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.2°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Braeside edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 989). Keysborough also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Keysborough vs Braeside: common questions
Does Keysborough or Braeside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Braeside scores 1076 vs 989 in Keysborough. 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.
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