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VIC · Greater Dandenong Council

Keysborough, VIC, 3173

Current weather

13.9°CModerate rain showers

77% humidity · 25.1 km/h wind · 16.4° / 11.6° today · 10.7 mm rain

Desirability index

75.1/100

#118 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Keysborough is a larger established suburb in the Greater Dandenong area, home to around 30,018 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,841 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-4%), roughly 61.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 9 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
30,018
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,991
Dwelling vacancy
4.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
400 of 9,510
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
59.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
606 / 858 / 97

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)
1,841
Against the person
253
Against property
1,252
Rate per 1,000 residents
61.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 119 residents
State safety percentile
56.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-4.1%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft141
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle309
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store212
  • B49 Other Theft170
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order136

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,065
  • Chandler Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Haileybury CollegeCombined
  • Keysborough Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Lighthouse Christian CollegeCombined
  • Mt Hira CollegeCombined
  • Resurrection SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

118 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Alderney Rd/Henderson Rd
  • Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd
  • Corrigan Rd/Henderson Rd
  • Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd
  • Walnut Cres/Henderson Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 25/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHANDLER ROAD, ORLOFF STREET24 Jun 2026 – 24 Aug 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 25/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHANDLER ROAD, ORLOFF STREET24 Jun 2026 – 24 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 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.CHELTENHAM ROAD, PERRY ROAD03 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 16/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DANDENONG BYPASS, CHANDLER ROAD15 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 16/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DANDENONG-EASTLINK OUT RAMP ON, EASTLINK OUT-DANDENONG RAMP OF15 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 16/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CHANDLER ROAD, DANDENONG BYPASS15 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Suburban Rail Loop activities occurring between 20/11/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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.DANDENONG BYPASS, EASTLINK IN-DANDENONG RAMP OF19 Nov 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Suburban Rail Loop activities occurring between 20/11/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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.EASTLINK IN-DANDENONG RAMP OF, DANDENONG BYPASS19 Nov 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Suburban Rail Loop activities occurring between 20/11/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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.DANDENONG BYPASS, EASTLINK IN-DANDENONG RAMP OF19 Nov 2025 – 29 Nov 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).

168 planning-related records

2021· 89 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a verandah to an existing dwelling
    37 CLARENDON DRIVE KEYSBOROUGH 3173No permit required
  • Development of the land for a warehouse
    241 PERRY ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a warehouse
    241 PERRY ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots, use of the land for a dwelling and creation of a carriageway easement
    216-220 PERRY ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173In progress
  • Building and Works (Verandah) to the existing Learning Centre
    402-418 CORRIGAN ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a warehouse
    16 AEGEAN COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing fire station facility
    121 CHAPEL ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Mezzanine)
    10 BALTIC WAY KEYSBOROUGH 3173Lapsed
  • Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
    140 BRIDGE ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a warehouse VICSMART
    1 BASS COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for one (1) dwelling
    280-284 CHAPEL ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Use and development of the land for a Place of Worship and alteration of access to a road in a road zone category 1 (PLN16/306.01)
    225 HUTTON ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land (SPEAR)
    251 HUTTON ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for an outbuilding VICSMART
    24-40 KIRKHAM ROAD WEST KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) warehouses, subdivision of land, reduction in car parking requirements and creation of reserves
    249-251 PERRY ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a food and drink premises (café) and associated business identification signage
    9/599-601 CHANDLER ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of easements E-3 and E-4 SPEAR
    24-30 BEND ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing dwelling
    76 KEYS ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Development of the land for sixty-six (66) dwellings, to remove native vegetation and to alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 (PLN17/0864)
    251 HUTTON ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works (building extensions) VICSMART
    25-27 FUTURA ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Refusal issued by a delegate
  • AMENDMENT TO: Building and Works (Industrial Building with associated office, signage) and reduction of car parking requirements (PLN13/0016)
    287-293 GREENS ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Materials Recycling (PLN09/0011)
    15 CAMBRIA ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for a Warehouse VICSMART
    19 BASS COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a warehouse building VICSMART
    21 BASS COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a warehouse VICSMART
    17 Bass CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (Extension) to the existing Child Care Centre
    402-418 CORRIGAN ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Business identification signage
    228 ATLANTIC DRIVE KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Development of the land for two (2) warehouse buildings with a reduction of the car parking requirement (PLN21/0029)
    47 HUDSON COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    12 BASS COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    14 BASS COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    8 BASS COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    6 BASS COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a telecommunications facility (Satellite Dish)
    KEYSBOROUGH EXCHANGE KEYSBOROUGH 3173NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • June 2021

  • The development of the land for a building
    7 AEGEAN COURT KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To display two (2) business identification signs
    1/468 CHELTENHAM ROAD KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Development of the land for forty two (42) dwellings, multi lot subdivision, native vegetation removal and creation of reserves (PLN17/0489)
    21-23 LOXWOOD AVENUE KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Subdivision of the land into 123 lots (PLN21/0091)
    220 Chapel RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: Development of buildings and works for a four storey mixed use development, use of the site for dwellings and restricted recreation facility and removal of native vegetation (PLN17/0370)
    220 Chapel RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a warehouse building with a reduction of the car parking requirement
    1 NAXOS WAY KEYSBOROUGH 3173Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for an internal mezzanine floor level with a reduction of the car parking requirement VICSMART
    22 Timor CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 79 proposals

79 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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

158 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • CelebrationsAlcohol
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • WestpacBank
  • Bbq (6)
  • Bench (51)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bus stop (11)
  • Mt Hira College/Perry RdBus 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

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Chandler Road ReservePark
  • Donnici ReservePark
  • Faoro Court ReservePark
  • Geoffrey Carson ReservePark
  • GreensPark
  • Keysborough Community ParkPark
  • Loxwood Avenue ReservePark
  • Markham Court ReservePark
  • Maurie Jarvis WoodlandPark
  • Rex Corrigan ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
10
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseCheltenham Roadpharmacy
  • Denture Clinicdentist
  • Health Clinicclinic
  • Henderson Medical Clinicclinic
  • Keysborough Dental Surgerydentist
  • Kingsclere Pharmacypharmacy
  • Parkmore Medical Centreclinic
  • Pharmacy 4 Lesspharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • KEYSBOROUGH CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTIONNH2293

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bibungra Kindergarten CentreFiler Courtkindergarten
  • Bluebird Early Education Centrechildcare
  • Corrigan Rex PreschoolKingsclere Avenuekindergarten
  • Springside Kindergartenkindergarten

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)
55
Parks (OSM)
36

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
75.1/100
Cohort rank
#118 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

  • Bibungra Kindergarten CentrechildcareFiler Courtkindergarten
  • Bluebird Early Education Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Corrigan Rex PreschoolchildcareKingsclere Avenuekindergarten
  • Springside Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • KEYSBOROUGH CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTIONheritageNH2293
  • Amcalhealthpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Chemist WarehousehealthCheltenham Roadpharmacy
  • Denture Clinichealthdentist
  • Health Clinichealthclinic

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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