Keilor East

VIC 3033 • Greater Melbourne

15,078
Population (2021)
$39,468
Median Income
8.90 km²
Area
70m
Elevation
EstablishedMulticulturalNorthwestern MelbourneFamily-Friendly

About Keilor East

Keilor East is an established suburb of over 15,000 residents in Melbourne's northwestern corridor, 14 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb developed primarily in the 1960s-70s and has matured into a stable family community. Airport West shopping and the Tullamarine Freeway provide retail and transport connectivity.

The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant Italian and Maltese heritage alongside newer arrivals. Established homes on good blocks provide family housing, while the community maintains strong cultural ties. Keilor East attracts multicultural families, those seeking established northwestern suburbs, and airport workers given the proximity to Tullamarine.

Keilor East falls under postcode 3033 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3033
Urban Area
Keilor
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.74°, 144.86°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
8.90 km²
Elevation
70m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Cnr Milleara Road, Buckley Street, Keilor East VIC 3033

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$406
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,514
Census 2021
15,078
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,720
Income 2021
$39,468
24.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,212
Born Overseas 4,373

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 860
  • 2. Vietnam 400
  • 3. India 306
  • 4. Greece 284
  • 5. England 187
  • 6. China 182
  • 7. Malta 154
  • 8. Egypt 123
  • 9. Croatia 119
  • 10. New Zealand 110
  • 11. Philippines 109
  • 12. Sri Lanka 92
  • 13. Malaysia 91
  • 14. North Macedonia 88
  • 15. Lebanon 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 3,688
Australian 3,157
English 3,008
Irish 1,152
Greek 1,115
Scottish 799
Chinese 696
Maltese 513
Vietnamese 499
Indian 359

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,636
Both parents born in Australia
7,185
Both parents born overseas
1,710
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
65.8%
No Religion
22.6%
Buddhism
2.7%
Islam
2.0%
Hinduism
1.6%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
807 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,839 (12.2%)
15-19 years
876 (5.8%)
20-24 years
737 (4.9%)
25-34 years
1,642 (10.9%)
35-44 years
1,950 (12.9%)
45-54 years
2,139 (14.2%)
55-64 years
1,651 (10.9%)
65-74 years
1,479 (9.8%)
75-84 years
1,451 (9.6%)
85+ years
514 (3.4%)

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