Keilor Park
At 2,684 residents, Keilor Park is a compact western Melbourne suburb with an older, settled profile. The median age is 44, which is 4 years above the national figure, while 31.0% of residents were born overseas, 9.4 percentage points above the national comparison. Detached housing accounts for 88.4% of dwellings, supporting a quieter family and owner-occupier character. Compared with nearby Keilor East and Airport West, Keilor Park feels smaller and more dominated by separate houses. Population growth is slow, with an annual trend of -0.22%, so its appeal rests more on established housing, strong tenure stability and access to employment areas than rapid expansion.
Local council: Brimbank
Population
2,684
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,468/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$922K
October to December 2025
Keilor Park suits buyers seeking established houses rather than a high-apartment setting. Three-bedroom homes make up 61.7% of the housing stock and 4-bedroom-plus homes account for 32.1%, while 88.4% of dwellings are separate houses. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,801, equal to 28.3% of household income and below the supplied mortgage stress threshold. With 49.8% of homes owned outright and 32.1% under mortgage, buyers are entering a market with higher owner stability than rental dependence.
For Buyers
Keilor Park suits buyers seeking established houses rather than a high-apartment setting. Three-bedroom homes make up 61.7% of the housing stock and 4-bedroom-plus homes account for 32.1%, while 88.4% of dwellings are separate houses. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,801, equal to 28.3% of household income and below the supplied mortgage stress threshold. With 49.8% of homes owned outright and 32.1% under mortgage, buyers are entering a market with higher owner stability than rental dependence.
For Investors
Keilor Park presents a low-turnover investment profile rather than a high-growth development story. Renters account for 16.9% of households, well below the combined 81.9% share owned outright or with a mortgage, while median rent is $392 per week and vacancy is 4.8%. Rent growth of 27.7% supports income momentum, although the modest rental base may limit the depth of tenant demand compared with larger nearby markets. Only 3 development applications were recorded over 12 months, so new supply pressure appears below that of an active redevelopment precinct. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may help sustain rental demand because new arrivals often enter the private rental market first.
Development Activity
Total DAs
11
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Keilor Park has an older and comparatively settled population. Its median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, while 85.6% of residents stayed at the same address over the relevant period and the turnover rate was 14.4%. Overseas-born residents account for 31.0%, or 9.4 percentage points above the national comparison, with Italian ancestry recorded for 852 people and Greek ancestry for 211. University participation is 26.7%, 3.4 percentage points below the national figure, while average household size is 2.6, only 0.1 above the national comparison. Compared with nearby Keilor East and Airport West, the suburb's combination of migrant heritage, mature households and low turnover gives it a distinctly established social pattern.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.4%
Houses
11.6%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Keilor Park is strongly detached and family-oriented. Separate houses comprise 88.4% of dwellings, with 61.7% containing 3 bedrooms and 32.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The long-run compound annual growth rate is 3.8% across 19 years, while the latest price is also the recorded peak. Tenure is comparatively stable, with 49.8% owned outright, 32.1% mortgaged and 16.9% rented. Compared with a more rental-heavy suburb, this ownership mix can reduce forced selling and support neighbourhood continuity.
Mortgage / mo
$1,801
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$392
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$645
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
52
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.4%
Couples with children
36.3%
Couples, no children
17.6%
Single parent
797
Total families
Economy & Employment
Keilor Park's employment base combines construction, public-facing services and professional work. Construction is the largest industry at 15.0% or 109 workers, followed by education at 12.5% or 91, healthcare at 11.7% or 85, retail at 8.1% or 59, and professional and technical services at 7.7% or 56. The main occupations are professionals with 219 workers, clerical and administrative staff with 190, trades workers with 182, managers with 141 and sales workers with 113. The labour force totals 1,233, with participation at 55.9%, full-time employment at 59.9% and unemployment at 5.4%. Household income is $1,468 per week, at the 45.1 percentile. SEIFA results are above the education and occupation level in resources terms: IEO is decile 6, while IER is decile 8, IRSD is decile 8 and IRSAD is decile 7, consistent with established homeowners and stronger financial resources than tertiary attainment alone would suggest.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
1,233
Unemployed
67
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.9%
Part-time
31.7%
Participation
55.9%
Employed
1,166
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.7%
Postgraduate
5.6%
Born Overseas
31.0%
Dwellings
1,022
Transport to Work
Daily travel in Keilor Park is strongly car-led: 65.3% of residents drive to work compared with 1.4% using public transport, while 26.7% work from home. That pattern reflects the suburb's detached layout and dispersed employment access, but it also means transport convenience depends more on road connections than nearby rail or bus use. Recorded crime was 203 offences, or 75.6 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences accounting for 134 incidents and crimes against the person accounting for 29. Socioeconomic conditions are relatively solid, with IRSAD at decile 7 and IRSD at decile 8, both higher than the IEO decile of 6. Families should check school enrolment zones against the exact address and compare nearby government, Catholic and independent options before buying, especially where car reliance is higher than public transport use.
Drive
65.3%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
26.7%
Growth Outlook
Keilor Park is following an aging and slow-growth path. The annual trend is -0.22%, below zero, while population change across the wider area is 2.8% over ten years. The shift trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share up 6.2 percentage points and the working share down 4.2 points. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may offset some natural ageing because new arrivals can replenish household demand. Rent growth has reached 27.7%, but gentrification remains absent, with a gentrification score of 0 and a stage of Not gentrifying. Compared with a rapidly redeveloping suburb, Keilor Park is more likely to change through gradual household turnover and limited subdivision than through major population expansion.
Population trend: Brimbank council area
Keilor Park sits in the Brimbank council area. These are the council area's residents, not Keilor Park's.
Residents 2025
198,181
Growth, 5 yr average
-0.6%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.3%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
203
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
75.6
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Keilor Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keilor Park a good suburb to live in?
Keilor Park can suit households seeking established detached housing, moderate density and a settled community. The median age is 44, 88.4% of homes are separate houses and 85.6% of residents stayed at the same address. Compared with a higher-turnover suburb, it provides greater residential continuity, although car reliance is high at 65.3%.
What schools are in Keilor Park?
School choices should be checked by exact address because enrolment zones can cross suburb boundaries. Families can compare nearby government, Catholic and independent campuses, while planning for a suburb where 65.3% of workers drive and only 1.4% use public transport. Confirm current intake areas, transport routes and out-of-area policies before signing a contract.
Is Keilor Park safe?
Keilor Park recorded 203 offences, equivalent to 75.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 134 cases, while crimes against the person accounted for 29. These figures should be compared with current local benchmarks and the exact street, because crime can vary by location and offence category.
Is Keilor Park good for property investment?
Keilor Park may suit investors prioritising established houses and long-term ownership stability over rapid growth. Rent is $392 per week, vacancy is 4.8% and renters represent 16.9% of households. Rent growth of 27.7% is encouraging, but only 3 development applications were recorded in 12 months, so supply and tenant depth should be compared with nearby suburbs.
How is Keilor Park's population changing?
Population change is slow and increasingly older in character. The annual trend is -0.22%, while the wider area's 10-year population change is 2.8%. The senior share has risen 6.2 percentage points and the working share has fallen 4.2 points. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may moderate the effects of ageing.
What languages are spoken in Keilor Park?
Italian is the most prominent reported language, with 172 speakers, followed by Greek with 55. Cantonese and Arabic each account for 14 and 13 speakers respectively, while Sinhalese also records 13. Overseas-born residents comprise 31.0% of the population, which is 9.4 percentage points above the national comparison.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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