Overall score
Kealba
50.4/100
Keilor
59.2/100
Kealba for value; Keilor for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
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.
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.