Overall score
Keilor
50.1/100
Keilor Park
41.3/100
Keilor for retirees and families; Keilor Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keilor
50.1/100
Keilor Park
41.3/100
Crime rate
Keilor
118.2 / 1k
Keilor Park
179.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keilor
133
Keilor Park
79
Population
Keilor
5,906
Keilor Park
2,684
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 Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.1/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.2 / 1k | 179.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 13 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 20 |
| Green cover | 16.1% | 17.9% |
| Population | 5,906 | 2,684 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Keilor is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Keilor Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Keilor pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Keilor Park is the better pick for housing affordability. Keilor generally means more sought-after housing, while Keilor Park leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Keilor suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Keilor Park is the stronger match for investors.
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.