Keilor Park

Keilor Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Keilor Park is estimated at around 2,844, reflecting an increase of 160 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,684. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of 11 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 849 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Keilor Park's growth rate of 6.0% since census positions it close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 for areas not covered by this data.

Applying these projections, Keilor Park is expected to grow by approximately 195 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of about 3.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Keilor Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Keilor Park has experienced around 21 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 108 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which could be beneficial for buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $778,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $24.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Keilor Park shows moderately higher new home approvals, at 14.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity comprises 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 88.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The estimated count of 363 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Keilor Park adding 100 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Keilor Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to impact the region. Major initiatives include Oaklands Green, Keilor East Railway Station, Melbourne Airport Rail, and Keilor East Station - Melbourne Airport Rail, as detailed below.

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Keilor Park has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Keilor Park's workforce is skilled with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%.

In Keilor Park, 1,353 residents were employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Keilor Park was 59.5%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Home-based work was high at 25.7% among residents, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.

Construction employed 1.5 times the regional average of local workers. Health care & social assistance employed 10.3%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 14.2%. The area hosted more jobs than residents, with a ratio of 2.1 workers per resident. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3% while the labour force grew by 1.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0%, with a labour force growth of 3.3% and an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Keilor Park's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 shows Keilor Park had a median taxpayer income of $50,035 and an average income of $66,066. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,163 and $71,516 respectively. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Keilor Park rank modestly, between the 18th and 33rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with the broader regional trend of 32.8%. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Keilor Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Keilor Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census report, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Keilor Park stood at 50.6%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 32.5% and rented ones for 16.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,801, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Keilor Park was $392, slightly higher than Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Keilor Park's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Keilor Park has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 76.5% of all households, including 33.7% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with the Greater Melbourne average.

The educational profile of Keilor Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 17.6%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (23.9%). Educational participation is high at 25.3%, comprising primary education (10.1%), secondary education (7.1%), and tertiary education (2.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Keilor Park has 13 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together facilitate 1,874 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 175 meters of the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 90%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 25.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 267 trips per day, equating to approximately 144 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Keilor Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Keilor Park shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 53% (~1,506 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.4%) and asthma (7.2%), with 66.6% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Keilor Park has 28.8% (819 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Keilor Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Keilor Park had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.0% of its residents born overseas and 33.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Keilor Park, making up 72.4% of the population, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. The top three represented ancestry groups were Italian (25.0%), Australian (16.9%), and English (15.8%).

Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 3.5%, Greek at 6.2%, and Macedonian at 1.5%.

Keilor Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Keilor Park's median age is 44, which exceeds Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group constitutes 12.6% of Keilor Park's population, compared to Greater Melbourne's percentage and significantly higher than the national average of 6.1%. According to the 2021 Census, this age group has grown from 10.5% to 12.6%, while the 85+ cohort increased from 2.5% to 3.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 11.1% to 9.8%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.1% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Keilor Park's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 94%, reaching 204 people from 105. This growth is part of a broader aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above comprising 70% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.