Overall score
Bangholme
41.7/100
Keysborough
71.5/100
Keysborough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bangholme
41.7/100
Keysborough
71.5/100
Crime rate
Bangholme
144.5 / 1k
Keysborough
58.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bangholme
1
Keysborough
278
Population
Bangholme
749
Keysborough
30,018
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bangholme | Keysborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 144.5 / 1k | 58.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 118 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 278 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 168 |
| Population | 749 | 30,018 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
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 quieter safety profile, while Keysborough stands out for 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 and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Keysborough, while Bangholme remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.