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Keysborough Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Keysborough Compares
Keysborough vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Keysborough | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,991 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $421 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈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 3173 covers Keysborough, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 28 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Greater Dandenong.
According to the 2021 Census, Keysborough has a population of 30,018 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,991, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 69 (0.2% of residents).
Housing in Keysborough includes a median weekly rent of $421, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 9,102 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Keysborough scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Keysborough area, including Haileybury College, Mt Hira College, Lighthouse Christian College and others.
Keysborough is part of the Dandenong statistical area in Victoria.
Keysborough Details
| Postcode | 3173 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 30,018 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,991/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $728/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $421 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 21.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1382/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,102 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 69 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.0042683 |
| Longitude | 145.1706992 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 28 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Dandenong |
| Local Government | Greater Dandenong |
| Federal Electorate | Isaacs |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,898 (19.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,861 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,983 (29.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 7,031 (23.4%) |
| 65+ years | 4,239 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,005 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 1,728 (5.8%) |
| Arthritis | 1,522 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 816 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 526 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 235 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 177 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 338 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,235 (24.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,035 (44.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,398 (26.6%) |
Schools in Keysborough
Suburbs Near Keysborough
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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.