Trish Moore Licensed Estate Agent

Trish Moore B.Bus (Acc) FCA

Principal Buyers Agent

Estate Agent Licence

VIC 087665L

Chartered accountants Australia New Zealand

What's it like living in Keilor Downs?

Is Keilor Downs a good suburb to buy in?

Keilor Downs sits roughly 18 kilometres northwest of the CBD in the City of Brimbank, bordered by the Maribyrnong River and neighbouring St Albans, Keilor Lodge and Sydenham. It's a well-established suburb mixing post-war housing with more recent development, streets running through both grid patterns and cul-de-sacs.

What's the Keilor Downs property market like?

The median house price sits at $891,000, having grown 5.75% a year on average over the past decade, a solid, consistent result that reflects the suburb's settled, family-oriented character. Household sizes here run larger than the Melbourne average, and multicultural communities, particularly Italian, Maltese and Vietnamese, are well established through local schools and community events.

What should buyers watch for in Keilor Downs?

Keilor Central Shopping Centre covers local needs, with larger retail options in nearby St Albans, confirm that suits your routine. With housing spanning post-war construction through to newer stock, check a specific property's build era and condition rather than assuming uniform quality across the suburb.

Why use a buyers advocate in Keilor Downs?

The mix of older and newer housing here means the suburb-wide median blends different products. We identify which era and condition a specific property represents and price it accordingly, rather than comparing it against a suburb average that doesn't reflect what you are buying.

The information provided is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the information may not be complete, current, or applicable to your specific situation. You should always do your own research and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making any decisions based on this information.

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The Keilor Downs property market

Data from Q4 2025 · Victorian Property Sales Report

These charts show median property prices, sales activity, and investment metrics for Keilor Downs. The median price represents the middle value of all sales—half sold for more, half for less—giving a more accurate picture than averages, which can be skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median House Price $891k ↑ 11.4% YoY
Median Unit Price $620k ↓ 0.3% YoY

Price History (2015-2025)

Annual median prices showing long-term capital growth trends. Use this to assess how the suburb has performed through different market cycles.

Investment Performance

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows average yearly growth accounting for compounding—a key metric for comparing investment returns.

Q4 2025 Sales Volume

Number of properties sold this quarter. Higher volumes indicate more market activity and reliable pricing data.

Recent Price Changes

Quarterly shows change from last quarter; Annual (YoY) compares to the same quarter last year, smoothing seasonal effects.

Data Sources: Property sales data from Victorian Property Sales Report (Department of Transport and Planning). Rental data from Homes Victoria Rental Report. All data licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.

Demographics of Keilor Downs

Based on 2021 Australian Census

Population 9,858
Median Age 43
Avg Household Size 2.8
Median Personal Income $586/wk

Age Distribution

Housing Tenure

Income & Housing Costs

Median Personal Income (weekly) $586
Median Family Income (weekly) $1,761
Median Rent (weekly) $360
Median Mortgage (monthly) $1,733

Top Occupations

Transport to Work

Languages Spoken at Home

English only 46.9%
Vietnamese 7.8%
Greek 5.3%
Macedonian 4.2%
Arabic 3.6%
Italian 3.2%

Country of Birth

Australia 54.1%
Vietnam 5.3%
North Macedonia 3.6%
India 2.6%
Greece 2.5%
Croatia 2.4%

Dwellings

Total Dwellings 3,689
Occupied Dwellings 3,386
Unoccupied Dwellings 157

Data Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing. View full census data →

Schools in Keilor Downs

4 schools found

School Name Type Sector Year Range ICSEA Enrolments
Keilor Downs Secondary College
7-12 ICSEA: 1008 1,247 students
Secondary Government 7-12 1008 1,247
Keilor Views Primary School
Prep-6 ICSEA: 1014 409 students
Primary Government Prep-6 1014 409
Monmia Primary School
Prep-6 ICSEA: 999 177 students
Primary Government Prep-6 999 177
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
Prep-6 ICSEA: 1045 520 students
Primary Catholic Prep-6 1045 520

Data Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), MySchool data. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) represents the relative socio-educational advantage of students. The average ICSEA score is 1000.

Places of interest in Keilor Downs

  • Keilor Downs Recreation Reserve
  • Keilor Plains Reserve
  • Local Parks and Playgrounds

Nearby attractions

  • Watergardens Town Centre in Taylors Lakes (250+ stores, major shopping and entertainment hub)
  • Organ Pipes National Park (near Keilor)
  • Brimbank Park
  • Kororoit Creek Regional Park
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Buyers agent Keilor Downs VIC3038

How do you negotiate better prices for properties in Keilor Downs?

Negotiation in Keilor Downs starts with knowing what things are actually worth — we track sales across City of Brimbank and compare against the suburb's 5.8% annual growth trend to spot when a vendor's asking price is aspirational rather than realistic, then negotiate from that position.

What's the median house price in Keilor Downs?

Keilor Downs's median house price is currently $891,000, with 5.8% annual growth over the past decade. That's a suburb-wide figure — the honest answer for your specific budget and property type needs a proper comparison, which is exactly what we do before you make an offer.

How do I get started with buying a property in Keilor Downs?

Start with a complimentary discovery call where we discuss your needs, budget, timeline, and goals for Keilor Downs. We'll explain our process, answer your questions, and determine if we're a good fit for working together. If we proceed, we'll formalize our engagement and begin your property search immediately.

What infrastructure developments are planned near Keilor Downs?

Infrastructure projects affecting City of Brimbank — road upgrades, rail extensions, town centre redevelopments — can materially shift a suburb's trajectory over 5-10 years. We factor known and planned works near Keilor Downs into our advice on whether current pricing already reflects future upside.

Is now a good time to buy in Keilor Downs given interest rates?

Interest rate movements affect borrowing capacity more than they affect any single suburb's price trajectory. Keilor Downs has averaged 5.8% annual growth over the past decade through several rate cycles — we focus on whether a specific purchase stacks up at today's rates rather than trying to time a rate cut.

How quickly do properties sell in Keilor Downs?

Days-on-market in Keilor Downs varies by price bracket and time of year more than by the suburb overall. We track current listing-to-sale timeframes within City of Brimbank so you know whether to move quickly or whether you have room to negotiate on time.

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