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VIC · Brimbank Council

Keilor, VIC, 3036

Current weather

12.4°CRain showers

81% humidity · 31.1 km/h wind · 15° / 10.9° today · 6.7 mm rain

Desirability index

82.2/100

#83 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Keilor is a smaller suburban community in the Brimbank area, home to around 5,906 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 275 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 46.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 7 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,906
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,046
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
139 of 2,272
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
58.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
127 / 274 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
275
Against the person
44
Against property
139
Rate per 1,000 residents
46.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 134 residents
State safety percentile
43.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-19.8%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle46
  • B49 Other Theft21
  • C32 Drug Possession18
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order27

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,077
  • Keilor Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Overnewton Anglican Community CollegeCombined
  • St Augustine's Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

32 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Barwon Ave/Patterson Ave
  • Hopkins Ave/Barwon Ave
  • Keilor Ret Village/Old Calder Hwy
  • Melville Cl/Old Calder Hwy
  • Parramatta Rd/Old Calder Hwy

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 20/08/2025 and 20/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER OUT-SUNSHINE RAMP OF, SUNSHINE AVENUE19 Aug 2025 – 19 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KEILOR PARK-CALDER OUT RAMP ON, WESTERN RING IN-KEILOR PARK RAMP OF25 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER FREEWAY, SUNSHINE AVENUE29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER FREEWAY, SUNSHINE AVENUE29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER OUT-GREEN GULLY RAMP OF, CALDER FREEWAY03 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER FREEWAY, CALDER OUT-GREEN GULLY RAMP OF03 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 23/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER OUT-SUNSHINE RAMP OF, CALDER FREEWAY22 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

18 planning-related records

2021· 7 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS FOR USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING WITHIN THE MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    3-5 MEEHAN COURT KEILOR 3036Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Other buildings & works (tan AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO INCLUDE SETBACK DIMENSION
    21 CAMPASPE CRESCENT KEILOR 3036Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT AND PLANS TO ALLOW CHANGES TO THE APPROVED BUILT FORM SETBACKS AND WINDOWS OF THE DWELLING FRONTING LODDON AVENUE
    20 LODDON AVENUE KEILOR 3036Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING WITHIN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    2 KIEWA CRESCENTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Other buildings & works (tan BUILDINGS AND WORKS (SHED) ON LAND AFFECTED BY A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 5
    21 CAMPASPE CRESCENT KEILOR 3036Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS FOR USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING WITHIN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1 AND SCHEDULE 2 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY AND ENTRY GATE
    50 ARUNDEL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc MINOR MODIFICATIONS (GARAGE DIMENSIONS) TO ENDORSED PLANS
    174 MILBURN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 11 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS IN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    20 LODDON AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS IN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    22 SKYLINE DRIVE KEILOR 3036Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc BUILDINGS AND WORKS (PERGOLA) TO A RETIREMENT VILLAGE UNIT
    71/868 OLD CALDER HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDEDMENTS TO THE PLANS TO MODIFY THE INTERNAL LAYOUT OF THE GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR, INCREASE THE UPPER FLOOR LAYOUTS AND CHANGES TO THE ELEVATONS OF ALL THREE (3) DWELLINGS
    1-3 ARABIN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    12 PARRAMATTA ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS IN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    8 TANJIL COURTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Residential Aged Care Facility and PPAR-One or more new buildings and USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR AN AGED CARE FACILITY WITHIN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2, REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION AND ACCESS ALTERATIONS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1
    32A GREEN GULLY ROAD KEILOR 3036Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2020

  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A GLASSHOUSE IN THE GREEN WEDGE ZONE AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    12 BROWNS RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING (INCLUDING THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    179 ARUNDEL RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY SCHEDULE 6 (ESO6)
    19 DENBIGH CTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Other/Miscellaneous AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT TO ALTER THE LICENSED AREA TO INCLUDE THE FOOTPATH AT THE FRONT OF THE SITE
    12D KENNEDY STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ANZATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bench (7)
  • Augustines Way/Old Calder HighwayBus stop
  • Barwon Avenue/Patterson AvenueBus stop
  • Borrell Street/Old Calder HighwayBus stop
  • Burrowye Crescent/Old Calder HighwayBus stop
  • Campaspe Crescent/Patterson AvenueBus stop
  • Keilor Shopping Centre/Old Calder HighwayBus stop
  • Loddon Avenue/Patterson AvenueBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ailsa Street ReservePark
  • Augustines Way ReservePark
  • Bonfield ReservePark
  • Calder Rise ParkPark
  • Caroline Chisholm ReservePark
  • Cliff Harvey Lagoon ReservePark
  • Jackman Crescent ReservePark
  • Keilor Recreation ReservePark
  • Patterson GardensPark
  • Solomon Drive ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Dentistdentist
  • Inview Imagingclinic
  • Melbourne Orthodontic GroupOld Calder Highwaydentist
  • National Dental Care KeilorOld Calder Highwaydentist
  • Symmetry Physiotherapyclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

6 state heritage places

  • BRIDGENH1427
  • KEILOR HOTELNH1974
  • OVERNEWTONNH0200
  • OVERNEWTON GATEHOUSENH1947
  • TRESTLE BRIDGENH1952
  • TRESTLE BRIDGENH1952

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Aussie Kindies Early LearningOld Calder Highwaykindergarten
  • Bursaria Early Learning Centrechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learningkindergarten
  • Keilor Pre-School Centrekindergarten
  • Keilor Village Preschoolkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
16
Parks (OSM)
13

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
82.2/100
Cohort rank
#83 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Aussie Kindies Early LearningchildcareOld Calder Highwaykindergarten
  • Bursaria Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • Keilor Pre-School Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Keilor Village Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • BRIDGEheritageNH1427
  • KEILOR HOTELheritageNH1974
  • OVERNEWTONheritageNH0200
  • OVERNEWTON GATEHOUSEheritageNH1947
  • TRESTLE BRIDGEheritageNH1952

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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