Overall score
Keilor East
62.5/100
Niddrie
54.7/100
Keilor East for retirees and investment; Niddrie for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keilor East
62.5/100
Niddrie
54.7/100
Crime rate
Keilor East
34.0 / 1k
Niddrie
41.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keilor East
322
Niddrie
142
Population
Keilor East
15,078
Niddrie
5,901
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 | Keilor East | Niddrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.5/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.8/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.0 / 1k | 41.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 33 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 322 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 182 | 84 |
| Green cover | 29.8% | 7.5% |
| Population | 15,078 | 5,901 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Keilor East is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Niddrie is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Keilor East is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Niddrie answers with schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Keilor East if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Niddrie for retirees and families.
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.