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Keilor Downs vs Keilor Lodge

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

Keilor DownsKeilor Lodge
Active5546
Safety6397
Wealth1668
Value2374
Parks7498
Cafés77
Transit3230
Green space6074
Active & healthy5048
Schools nearby (OSM)4256
Median rent$360/wk $421/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$891,000$1,090,500
House sales this quarter344
Population9,8571,668
Full profile Keilor Downs in full Keilor Lodge 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 Keilor Downs safer than Keilor Lodge?

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

Which is cheaper, Keilor Downs or Keilor Lodge?

Keilor Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($891,000 vs $1,090,500).

Should I live in Keilor Downs or Keilor Lodge?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →