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Victoria · Postcode 3033
Keilor East postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 13 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Keilor East at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Keilor East ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Keilor East vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Keilor East | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,911 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $406 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3033 covers Keilor East, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Moonee Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Keilor East has a population of 15,078 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,911, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 55 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Keilor East includes a median weekly rent of $406, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 5,447 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Keilor East scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Keilor East area, including Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School, Essendon Keilor College, St Peter's School and others.
Keilor East is part of the Keilor statistical area in Victoria.
Keilor East details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3033 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 15,078 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,911/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $759/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $406 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1647/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,447 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 55 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7343192 |
| Longitude | 144.8566207 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Keilor |
| Local Government | Moonee Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Maribyrnong |
| State Electorate | St Albans (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,646 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,613 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,592 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,790 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,444 (22.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,339 (8.9%) |
| Asthma | 1,145 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 857 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 682 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 470 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 205 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 187 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 260 (4.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,751 (32.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,369 (44.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,009 (18.7%) |
Schools in Keilor East
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Keilor East. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Keilor East
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.