Overall score
Keilor East
72.3/100
Niddrie
58.6/100
Keilor East for investment and value; Niddrie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keilor East
72.3/100
Niddrie
58.6/100
Crime rate
Keilor East
36.7 / 1k
Niddrie
39.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keilor East
301
Niddrie
140
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 | 72.3/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.7 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 33 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 301 | 140 |
| Planning activity | 182 | 84 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Niddrie answers with schools and education options and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Keilor East if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Niddrie for retirees and families.