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Kealba vs Keilor East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.5 km apart, on the same open data. Kealba scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

KealbaKeilor East
Active1638
Safety4178
Wealth1634
Value1740
Parks4082
Cafés3035
Transit3510
Green space8281
Active & healthy4656
Schools nearby (OSM)2218
Median rent$370/wk $406/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$752,000$1,102,500
House sales this quarter1576
Population3,22615,078
Full profile Kealba in full Keilor East in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Kealba safer than Keilor East?

Keilor East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Kealba or Keilor East?

Kealba has the lower median house price of the two ($752,000 vs $1,102,500).

Should I live in Kealba or Keilor East?

Kealba scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kealba or Keilor East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →