Overall score
Keilor
50.1/100
Keilor Lodge
45.2/100
Keilor for retirees and investment; Keilor Lodge for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keilor
50.1/100
Keilor Lodge
45.2/100
Crime rate
Keilor
118.2 / 1k
Keilor Lodge
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keilor
133
Keilor Lodge
36
Population
Keilor
5,906
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 | Keilor | Keilor Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.1/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.2 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 7 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 3 |
| Green cover | 16.1% | 6.7% |
| Population | 5,906 | 1,668 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Keilor is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Keilor Lodge is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Keilor tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Keilor Lodge stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Keilor, while Keilor Lodge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.