Overall score
Keilor Park
45.7/100
St Albans
69.8/100
Keilor Park for retirees; St Albans for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keilor Park
45.7/100
St Albans
69.8/100
Crime rate
Keilor Park
179.2 / 1k
St Albans
103.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keilor Park
75
St Albans
610
Population
Keilor Park
2,684
St Albans
38,042
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 Park | St Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 179.2 / 1k | 103.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 34 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 168 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 610 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 80 |
| Population | 2,684 | 38,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Keilor Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while St Albans is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Keilor Park is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; St Albans answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. On housing, Keilor Park sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in St Albans.
Keilor Park suits retirees more clearly, whereas St Albans is the stronger match for families and investors.