Overall score
Avondale Heights
72.0/100
Keilor East
72.3/100
Avondale Heights vs Keilor East, VIC suburb comparison
Avondale Heights for investment; Keilor East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Avondale HeightsKeilor East
Crime rate
Avondale Heights
39.2 / 1k
Keilor East
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Avondale Heights
308
Keilor East
301
Population
Avondale Heights
12,388
Keilor East
15,078
Metric leadAvondale Heights 4Keilor East 7across 11 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 investmentAvondale Heights
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 | 72.0/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.6/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.2 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 67 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 308 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 121 | 182 |
| 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 and walkability, while Keilor East stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Investors may find Avondale Heights the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Keilor East.