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Keilor vs Keilor Downs

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Keilor scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

KeilorKeilor Downs
Active5655
Safety8263
Wealth5016
Value6723
Parks3974
Cafés287
Transit432
Green space5460
Active & healthy6050
Schools nearby (OSM)4542
Median rent$400/wk $360/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,203,000$891,000
House sales this quarter2134
Population5,9069,857
Full profile Keilor in full Keilor Downs 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 safer than Keilor Downs?

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

Which is cheaper, Keilor or Keilor Downs?

Keilor Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($891,000 vs $1,203,000).

Should I live in Keilor or Keilor Downs?

Keilor scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Keilor or Keilor Downs.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →