Overall score
Keilor
59.2/100
Keilor Park
45.7/100
Keilor for retirees and families; Keilor Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keilor
59.2/100
Keilor Park
45.7/100
Crime rate
Keilor
118.2 / 1k
Keilor Park
179.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keilor
127
Keilor Park
75
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 | 59.2/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.2 / 1k | 179.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 13 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 127 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 20 |
| 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 and schools and education options, whereas Keilor Park is the better pick for housing affordability. Keilor generally means more sought-after housing, while Keilor Park leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Keilor suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Keilor Park is the stronger match for investors.