Overall score
Bangholme
36.6/100
Keysborough
51.4/100
Bangholme vs Keysborough, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bangholme for families and investment; Keysborough for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BangholmeKeysborough
Crime rate
Bangholme
157.8 / 1k
Keysborough
57.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bangholme
5
Keysborough
288
Population
Bangholme
749
Keysborough
30,018
Metric leadBangholme 2Keysborough 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 retireesKeysborough
- Best for familiesBangholme
- Best for investmentBangholme
- Best for best valueKeysborough
- Best for best schoolsBangholme
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 | Bangholme | Keysborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 157.8 / 1k | 57.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 118 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 288 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 168 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Population | 749 | 30,018 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bangholme is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Keysborough is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Bangholme sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Keysborough is in a middle-ring position.
Bangholme tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Keysborough stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Bangholme generally means more approachable housing costs, while Keysborough leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Keysborough, while Bangholme 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.