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VIC · Moonee Valley Council

Keilor East, 3033

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Desirability score

72.6/100
Excellent

Top 3% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
What Keilor East is known for: High desirability, Green suburb, Education hub, National parks, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Keilor East is a well-connected established suburb in Moonee Valley with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
15,078
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,911
Dwelling vacancy
6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
349 of 5,800
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
56.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
372 / 1,003 / 46

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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)
691
Against the person
95
Against property
411
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 159 residents
State safety percentile
42.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+5.2%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage50
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle115
  • B49 Other Theft62
  • C32 Drug Possession46
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order62

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,067
  • Essendon Keilor CollegeSecondary
  • Keilor Heights Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Penleigh & Essendon Grammar SchoolCombined
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

67 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Arcade Sq/West Gtwy
  • Bond Ct/Sterling Dr
  • Clarks Rd/Quinn Gr
  • Jeffrey St/Lauricella Ave
  • Sterling Dr/Norwood Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

40 active roadworks / incidents

  • 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, KEILOR PARK-CALDER IN RAMP ON29 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, KEILOR PARK-CALDER IN RAMP ON29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 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.WESTERN RING OUT-CALDER IN RAMP, WESTERN RING ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 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-WESTERN RING IN RAMP, CALDER FREEWAY30 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 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-KEILOR PARK RAMP OF, WESTERN RING IN-CALDER OUT RAMP30 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 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.WESTERN RING IN-CALDER OUT RAMP, CALDER OUT-KEILOR PARK RAMP OF30 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 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.WESTERN RING IN-KEILOR PARK RAMP OF, KEILOR PARK DRIVE30 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 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 outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING IN-KEILOR PARK RAMP OF, KEILOR PARK DRIVE30 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 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 outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING IN-CALDER OUT RAMP, CALDER OUT-KEILOR PARK RAMP OF30 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 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 outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER OUT-KEILOR PARK RAMP OF, WESTERN RING IN-CALDER OUT RAMP30 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 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).

182 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buidings & Works to Factory and PPAR-Extend exist building or structur BUILDINGS AND WORKS (EXTENSION) TO AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE INCLUDING A REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT AND A 2 LOT INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION
    1/40 SLATER PARADE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and PPAR-Other buildings & wor ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING UTILITY INSTALLATION
    86 DODDS ROAD KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    16 PATRICIA STREET KEILOR EAST 3033In progress
  • Construction of two dwellings
    2 ASH GROVE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART Two Lot Subdivision
    15 Janet StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay Schedule 2
    117 ARCADE WAY KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-Other buildings & works (tanks etc) and PPAR-Change AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT AND ENDORSED PLANS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING WAREHOUSE BUILDING
    22-40 KEILOR PARK DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    3 Pennington StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    34 LINCOLN DRIVE KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three dwellings
    3 BERNARD COURT KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings
    109 LINCOLN DRIVE KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings
    19 TALBOT STREET KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    9 BORVA DRIVE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    66 ROBERTS STREET KEILOR EAST 3033Lapsed
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    9 Phillip RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and PPAR-Other buildings & wor ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS (MEZZANINE) TO AN EXISTING RESTRICTED RECREATIONAL FACILITY (GYM) WITHIN A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1
    3/54 COMMERCIAL PLACEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    2 KEITH GROVE KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings
    49 ROBERTS STREET KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings
    4 DINAH PARADE KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings
    17 TUPPAL PLACE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Use of the land for a Dwelling and to construct or carry out works for the use of a Dwelling in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay area
    25 NORWOOD DRIVE KEILOR EAST 3033No permit required
  • Construction of three dwellings
    9 CRAIG STREET KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    13 Regent StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    97 NOGA AVENUE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    4 HENRY STREET KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings - Amendment to alter facade design, change in roof design, removal of balconies, window layout changes and changes to the material and colour schedule
    79 RACHELLE ROAD KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    14 ROBERTS STREET KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings
    3 BYRON AVENUE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    42 HEATHER AVENUE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    6 PHILLIP ROAD KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    10 Groves StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    2 Paul AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    12 ROBERTS STREET KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    48 HEATHER AVENUE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings in a Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay Schedule 2
    115 ARCADE WAY KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    54 Lincoln DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot under the Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay Schedule 2
    16 PARKSIDE AVENUE KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    18 BYRON AVENUE KEILOR EAST 3033NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double dwellings
    161 MILLEARA ROAD KEILOR EAST 3033Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of dwellings
    12 CRAIG STREET KEILOR EAST 3033Failure to determine

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

Amenities

176 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Cellarbrations Keilor EastAlcohol

    53 Dinah Parade

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • NABATM
  • LA1 Bakery and CafeBakery
  • Bbq
  • Bench (48)
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Sarah FritzBoutique
  • Berembong Drive/Milleara RoadBus stop
  • Clarks Road/Quinn GroveBus stop

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

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

24 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Arcade Way ReservePark
  • Ashkansay ReservePark
  • Benaud Close ReservePark
  • Border Drive ReservePark
  • Brees ReservePark
  • Brees Road ReservePark
  • Brimbank ParkPark
  • F J Davies ReservePark
  • Hassett Crescent WalkwayPark
  • Heatherlea Crescent ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • North Western private clinicMilleara Roadclinic
  • Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT)NH1197

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Keilor East KindergartenMark Streetkindergarten
  • Lincolnville KindergartenDevon Avenuekindergarten
  • Milleara Gardens Kindergarten & Playgroupkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
53
Parks (OSM)
53

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
72.6/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 3% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
108th in Australia
State rank
26th in VIC
Peer rank
#10 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#15 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • ALDIamenitiessupermarket
  • Anytime Fitnessamenitiesfitness_centre
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_office
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
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Data sources & freshness

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