# Keilor

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Brimbank › 3042, VIC

Area: 18 km²

Most people in Keilor live in large, detached houses and enjoy a slower pace of life in an area that is noticeably older than the national average. This is a well-off community where nearly half of the homes are owned outright and family incomes are higher than the typical Australian household. While the population has grown slightly, it remains a stable place to live, with very few people moving in or out compared to other parts of Victoria.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is significantly older than most, with the typical resident aged 45 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This senior presence has grown by 6.3 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 make up a smaller proportion than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 8,548 | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 45 yrs | +4.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +22.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 24.6% | +34.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.6% | +1.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.2% | +38.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.3%, Seniors (65+) 24.6%, Young adults (25–44) 21.4%, Children (0–14) 16.6%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 54.9%, Never married 29.2%, Widowed 6.8%, Divorced 6.2%, Separated 2.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. Those with Italian, English, and Australian ancestry are the most common groups in the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 24.4% | -8.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 72.4%, Italy 5.5%, England 1.7%, India 1.1%, Vietnam 1.0%, New Zealand 0.7%, Philippines 0.6%, China 0.6%, South Africa 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 23.6%, Australian 23.4%, Italian 21.1%, Irish 8.0%, Scottish 7.0%, Greek 6.4%, German 2.7%, Chinese 2.2%, Indian 1.5%, Vietnamese 1.4%, Filipino 0.9%, Dutch 0.8%

## Language

One in four people uses a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. Italian is the most common non-English language, though the proportion of people speaking another language fell 3.3 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 25.4% | -11.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.8% | -7.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 71.2%, Italian 7.8%, Greek 3.5%, Arabic 1.4%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Cantonese 0.8%, Mandarin 0.6%, Hindi 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Punjabi 0.0%

## Religion

Religious faith remains strong here, with 67.8% of people identifying as Christian. The share of residents with no religion is far below the national figure, though it has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 22.8% | +83.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 67.8%, No religion 22.8%, Not stated 4.7%, Islam 2.3%, Buddhism 1.5%, Hinduism 0.7%, Other religions 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the state and national figures. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and the area has a very high average school advantage score.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 57.3% | +17.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 21.9% | +38.4% since 2011 |
| Schools | 3 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.11 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 49 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,775 | — |
| Average school size | 925 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,104 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 57.3%, Year 9 or below 14.2%, Year 10 12.1%, Year 11 12.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 29.1%, Bachelor degree 27.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.3%, Postgraduate degree 6.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.1%, Certificate I / II 1.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.6%, Engineering & related 17.0%, Education 10.0%, Society & culture 9.4%, Health 8.6%, Architecture & building 8.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.1%, Creative arts 3.3%, Natural & physical sciences 2.9%, Information technology 2.5%, Agriculture & environment 1.0%

## Income

Keilor is a high-earning area, with a typical family income of $2,232 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 13 percentage points since 2011, placing it well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $760 | +30.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,820 | +34.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,232 | +37.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 13.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 26.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 26.3%, $650–$1,499 24.6%, Under $650 16.3%, $4,000 or more 14.3%, $3,000–$3,999 12.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.4%, $650–$1,499 28.0%, $1,500–$2,999 19.6%, $3,000 or more 5.0%

## Health & Disability

The need for daily help is much higher than in most areas, which is consistent with the larger population of seniors. While 29.6% of people have a long-term health condition, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.0% | +66.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.2%, Asthma 7.8%, Other condition 7.3%, Mental health 6.5%, Diabetes 5.9%, Heart disease 5.2%, Cancer 3.7%, Lung condition 1.6%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 63.7%, One condition 19.7%, Two conditions 7.0%, Three or more 2.9%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is common here, with 17.4% of people providing this support—a rate well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of people who volunteer is much lower than in most areas and has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 10.0% | -28.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 17.4% | +26.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.0% | -0.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.7% | -0.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people make up 0.4% of the population. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $941, which is far above the national figure, and a typical age of 32, which is far older than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 34 | — |
| First Nations median age | 32 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $941 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,249 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and 62% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 21.4% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.2% | +7.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 21.4% | +15.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 62.0%, Couples without children 24.8%, One-parent families 12.2%, Other families 0.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.8%, 1 person 21.4%, 4 people 19.0%, 3 people 16.6%, 5 people 6.5%, 6 or more 2.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by large, owned properties, with 89.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms and 48.2% owned outright. Renting is very uncommon here, occurring in only 11.9% of homes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $396 | +32.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,019 | +10.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 11.9% | +4.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 48.2% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 87.3% | -3.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 89.3% | +1.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 48.2%, Owned with a mortgage 34.5%, Rented 11.9%, Other tenure 3.7%, Not stated 1.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 87.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 12.5%, Flat or apartment 0.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.3%, 4 bedrooms 35.1%, 2 bedrooms 8.1%, 5 or more 7.8%, 1 bedroom 0.9%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 64.0%, $200–$349 15.7%, $550–$749 3.7%, Under $200 3.5%, $750 or more 1.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 32.1%, $1,000–$1,799 22.3%, $3,000 or more 22.0%, Under $1,000 14.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

While public transport stops are far more numerous than in other areas, very few people actually use them to commute. Instead, the area has seen a massive shift toward working from home, which rose 22 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.5% | +5.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 24.9% | +654.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.0% | -61.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.72 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,835.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 9 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 8 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 17 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 23,621 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 23,621 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 79 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.1%, Worked at home 24.9%, Car (passenger) 3.0%, Walked 0.7%, Train 0.6%, Bicycle 0.3%, Bus 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 43.5%, 1 vehicle 27.6%, 3 vehicles 13.9%, 4 or more 10.2%, No vehicle 4.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very settled, with only 23.7% of people having moved in the last five years—far below the national rate. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare, accounting for just 2.8% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 23.7% | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 2.8% | -23.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

About 59.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and retail trade.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.4% | -3.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.8% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 14.1%, Health care & social assistance 10.4%, Retail trade 10.3%, Education & training 10.0%, Professional & technical 7.4%, Manufacturing 6.3%, Transport & warehousing 5.8%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Other services 3.9%, Finance & insurance 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.5%, Clerical & administrative 16.9%, Managers 16.2%, Technicians & trades 13.5%, Sales workers 9.5%, Community & personal service 7.9%, Labourers 6.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.8%

## Economy & Advantage

Keilor is a relatively advantaged area, ranking higher than 70% of all areas for overall advantage. It is also a significant local business hub with 2,681 businesses.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 8 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 8 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,035 | — |
| Population estimate | 8,732 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 1.6% | — |
| Businesses | 2,681 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area experiences slightly higher annual rainfall than the Victorian average, while its average maximum and minimum temperatures are slightly lower than most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 571 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 10.6 | — |

## Walkability

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, but access to health services is very poor, with only 13.2% of homes within 15 minutes of a clinic—far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 65.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 61.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 84.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 62.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 95.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 13.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 26.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 142 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.1% | — |

## Schools serving Keilor

49 schools, 28,823 students, average ICSEA 1,045.

By sector: Government 30, Catholic 16, Independent 3

By type: Primary 35, Secondary 10, Combined 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Keilor Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 374 |
| Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School | Independent | Combined | 2.5 km | 2,913 |
| Keilor Heights Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 254 |
| St Paul's Kealba Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 2.5 km | 257 |
| St Augustine's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.5 km | 255 |
| Overnewton Anglican Community College - Yirramboi Campus | Independent | Combined | 2.6 km | 2,146 |
| St Peter's School | Catholic | Primary | 2.7 km | 561 |
| Keilor Downs Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 3.0 km | 1,223 |
| Niddrie Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.1 km | 299 |
| St Christopher's School | Catholic | Primary | 3.1 km | 727 |

## Nearby areas

[Keilor East](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/210011534/keilor-east) · [Keilor Downs](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/213011332/keilor-downs) · [Airport West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/210011226/airport-west) · [Avondale Heights](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/210011533/avondale-heights) · [Tullamarine](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/210051250/tullamarine) · [Sunshine North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/213011337/sunshine-north) · [Niddrie - Essendon West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/210011230/niddrie-essendon-west) · [St Albans - North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/213011334/st-albans-north)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/210011228/keilor