Overall score
Keysborough
71.5/100
Noble Park
68.0/100
Keysborough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keysborough
71.5/100
Noble Park
68.0/100
Crime rate
Keysborough
58.2 / 1k
Noble Park
83.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keysborough
278
Noble Park
452
Population
Keysborough
30,018
Noble Park
32,257
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 | Keysborough | Noble Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.5/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.2 / 1k | 83.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 118 | 112 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 278 | 452 |
| Planning activity | 168 | 177 |
| Population | 30,018 | 32,257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Keysborough is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, while Noble Park is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Keysborough pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Noble Park is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves. Keysborough generally means more sought-after housing, while Noble Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Keysborough, while Noble Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.