Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Keilor East
5 km²
Life in Keilor East is defined by a stable, older community where most residents own their own spacious homes. The typical resident is 43, and there is a very strong presence of seniors, with 22.9% of the population aged 65 and over. This is a well-off area with high household incomes and a high proportion of large, detached houses. The neighborhood is highly walkable and convenient, with almost every home within a short stroll of a park, school or health service.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of seniors and far fewer de facto relationships than most areas. Children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.
People born overseas make up 29% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Italian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with Italian heritage being particularly prominent.
Language diversity is high, with 33.3% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Italian is the most common second language, and about 5.1% of people speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is much more common here than in other areas, with 65.8% of people identifying as Christian. Conversely, the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national averages.
The area is well-qualified, with 26% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Local schools are among the largest at this level and have a much higher average advantage score than most areas.
Household incomes are generally high, with the typical weekly family income being $2,257. About 26.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national figures.
Reflecting the older population, 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are about the same as the state average, with arthritis being the most common.
A high proportion of residents—16.1%—provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.4% of the population. However, those identifying as First Nations have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the national average.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and fewer people living alone than in most areas. Over 61% of households are couples with children.
Home ownership is very high, with 46% of houses owned outright and 91.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Working from home is much more common here than nationally, with 28.6% of people doing so. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and very few people commute by public transport.
The population is very stable; the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in other areas.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 60.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.
The area is generally advantaged in terms of resources, jobs, and skills, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been well below the state average.
Annual rainfall is a little above the state average, while maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services and schools is far above the state average.