Keilor vs Sunshine

Keilor and Sunshine are neighbouring suburbs in Melbourne's west. A standout difference is the First Nations population; 10.7% of people in Sunshine speak a First Nations language, which is well higher than the 7.3% in Keilor. Sunshine also has a larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 468 compared to 381 in Keilor. When it comes to local access, Keilor has a higher share of homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed (87.3% compared to 82.3%), while Sunshine is well higher for homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (62.4% versus 54.2%).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining very similar profiles in several key ways. They are both very walkable and offer almost identical access to groceries and the same number of amenity types within a 15-minute walk. They also share nearly the same typical household income and Year 12 completion rates for First Nations residents. While both are well connected, Keilor has more homes within walking distance of parks, whereas Sunshine has a higher share of homes near public transport.