Overall score
Delahey
40.2/100
Keilor Lodge
46.3/100
Delahey for value; Keilor Lodge for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Delahey
40.2/100
Keilor Lodge
46.3/100
Crime rate
Delahey
37.5 / 1k
Keilor Lodge
21.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Delahey
102
Keilor Lodge
36
Population
Delahey
8,077
Keilor Lodge
1,668
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 | Delahey | Keilor Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.2/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.5 / 1k | 21.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 7 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Population | 8,077 | 1,668 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Delahey reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Keilor Lodge is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Delahey tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Keilor Lodge stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Delahey generally means more approachable housing costs, while Keilor Lodge leans toward more sought-after housing.
Delahey suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Keilor Lodge is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.
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.