Kealba vs Keilor, VIC suburb comparison

Kealba for value; Keilor for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

KealbaKeilor

Overall score

Kealba

50.4/100

Keilor

59.2/100

Crime rate

Kealba

91.3 / 1k

Keilor

118.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Kealba

71

Keilor

127

Population

Kealba

3,226

Keilor

5,906

Metric leadKealba 3Keilor 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryKealbaKeilor
Overall score50.4/10059.2/100
Housing (desirability)70.9/10042.4/100
Crime rate91.3 / 1k118.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools44
Parks & reserves310
Public transport stops2132
Walkability34.0/10048.0/100
Nearby amenities71127
Planning activity718
Population3,2265,906
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Kealba is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Keilor is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.

On the data, Kealba is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Keilor answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Kealba sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Keilor.

Value-focused buyers may find Kealba the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Keilor.

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