Keilor East Property Market Overview (2026)
Keilor East sits in the affordable outer-suburban market. This is value territory. Prices are lower than inner Melbourne because the suburb is still developing its amenity base, but growth corridors tend to appreciate as infrastructure catches up.
Price Estimates
| Property Type | Estimated Median | Monthly Mortgage (est.)* |
|---|---|---|
| House | $550K–$850K | $2,200–$3,400 |
| Unit/Apartment | $350K–$500K | $2,000–$3,000 |
Estimates based on Keilor East’s market positioning. Mortgage estimates assume 20% deposit, 6.5% variable rate, 30-year term. For current sales data, check REIV or Domain.
What Drives Property Value in Keilor East
Property prices in any suburb reflect three things: what is already there, what is coming, and how easy it is to get to the CBD. Here is how Keilor East stacks up:
| Amenity Factor | Keilor East | Impact on Value |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 7 | Strong — school zones drive family demand |
| Parks | 34 | High — green space is a premium driver |
| Dining & Cafes | 5 | Developing |
| Medical | 1 | Gap |
| Supermarkets | 0 | None — drives value down |
| Gyms & Fitness | 6 | Active lifestyle suburb |
Total amenity score: 65. Solid infrastructure that supports steady demand.
Schools (Key Value Driver)
Keilor East has 7 schools — school zone boundaries are one of the strongest price drivers in Melbourne property:
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Niddrie Primary School | 25 Watt Street |
| St Peter’s Primary School | 2A Parkside Avenue |
| Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School | 163 Rachelle Road |
| Keilor Heights Primary School | 45 Clarks Road |
| St Christopher’s School | 34 Roberts Road |
| Essendon Keilor College Niddrie Campus | 19 Peters Street |
| Essendon Keilor College East Keilor Campus | 82 Quinn Grove |
Check zone boundaries at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Rental Market
| Unit Type | Weekly Rent (est.) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $260–$360 |
| 2 Bedroom | $350–$450 |
| 3 Bedroom | $450–$600 |
Rental yield estimate: 4.5–5.5% (higher yields in more affordable suburbs).
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for full cost breakdown.
Before You Buy in Keilor East
- Check school zones — findmyschool.vic.gov.au determines your designated school
- Review planning overlays — heritage, flood, bushfire at your local council
- Check flood risk — planning.vic.gov.au
- Attend auctions — quoted ranges in Keilor East are guides, not guarantees
- Get a building inspection — non-negotiable for any house purchase
- Talk to locals — knock on a neighbour’s door. They will tell you what agents won’t
Key Links for Keilor East Property Research
- Domain — current listings and recent sales
- realestate.com.au — price history and suburb profiles
- REIV — quarterly median prices (the official data)
- ABS Census — population and demographic data
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Keilor East
- Best Cafes in Keilor East
- Best Bars in Keilor East
- Cost of Living in Keilor East
- Keilor East Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Keilor East
- Is Keilor East Safe?
- Keilor East Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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