Overall score
Airport West
53.2/100
Keilor East
62.5/100
Airport West vs Keilor East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Airport West for schools; Keilor East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Airport WestKeilor East
Crime rate
Airport West
125.6 / 1k
Keilor East
34.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Airport West
235
Keilor East
322
Population
Airport West
8,173
Keilor East
15,078
Metric leadAirport West 2Keilor East 101 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKeilor East
- Best for familiesKeilor East
- Best for investmentKeilor East
- Best for best valueKeilor East
- Best for best schoolsAirport West
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Airport West | Keilor East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 125.6 / 1k | 34.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 67 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 235 | 322 |
| Planning activity | 135 | 182 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 29.8% |
| Population | 8,173 | 15,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Airport West is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Keilor East is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Airport West is stronger for walkability and a calmer planning outlook; Keilor East answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Keilor East, while Airport West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.