Overall score
Avondale Heights
59.2/100
Keilor East
62.5/100
Avondale Heights vs Keilor East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Keilor East for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Avondale HeightsKeilor East
Crime rate
Avondale Heights
41.2 / 1k
Keilor East
34.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Avondale Heights
320
Keilor East
322
Population
Avondale Heights
12,388
Keilor East
15,078
Metric leadAvondale Heights 2Keilor East 92 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 familiesKeilor East
- Best for investmentKeilor East
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 | Avondale Heights | Keilor East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.2/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.8/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.2 / 1k | 34.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 67 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 320 | 322 |
| Planning activity | 121 | 182 |
| Green cover | 27.2% | 29.8% |
| Population | 12,388 | 15,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Avondale Heights is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Keilor East is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Avondale Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Keilor East keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Avondale Heights tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Keilor East stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Investors may find Avondale Heights the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Keilor East.
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.