Keilor, VIC 3036 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Keilor is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3036, home to 5,906 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hume local government area and roughly 18 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk
Population5,906
Median age46
Area10.7 km²
To CBD18 km
LGABrimbank

Demographics

Population
5,906
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,046 /week
Median personal income
$824 /week
Median family income
$2,477 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Brimbank
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - North West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Fraser
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$400 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Overnewton Anglican Community College Other · Independent
  • St Augustine's Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • Keilor Downs Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Catholic Regional College North Keilor Secondary · Catholic
  • Keilor Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Overnewton College/30 Overnewton Rd bus · 187 m
  • Overnewton Gatehouse Hall/Old Calder Hwy bus · 497 m
  • Burrowye Cres/Old Calder Hwy bus · 512 m
  • St Augustine's PS/Old Calder Hwy bus · 552 m
  • Melville Cl/Old Calder Hwy bus · 715 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 21 parks and reserves
  • 12 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 17.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 47.2% of the 2,578 resolvable premises in Keilor. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 23.0%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 17.8%
  • Fibre to the Building: 7.6%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 47.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 3.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 302 across postcode 3036 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 154 property offences, 41 violent offences, 14 drug offences.
  • Wider Brimbank LGA: 9,438 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Keilor?

Keilor (VIC 3036) had 5,906 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Brimbank local government area.

What is the median rent in Keilor?

The median advertised rent in Keilor is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Keilor?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Keilor covering independent, catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Overnewton Anglican Community College (0.2 km), St Augustine's Primary School (0.6 km), Keilor Downs Secondary College (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Keilor?

Keilor is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (47.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Keilor?

Across postcode 3036, 302 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (154), violent (41), drug offences (14). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Keilor?

In Keilor, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (17.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Keilor?

23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Keilor centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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