Keilor Lodge

VIC 3038 • Greater Melbourne

1,668
Population (2021)
$40,092
Median Income
0.86 km²
Area
$421/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyQuietEstablishedAffordableMulticultural

About Keilor Lodge

Keilor Lodge is a small residential suburb in Melbourne's northwest, approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Brimbank. With a population of around 1,700, it is a quiet, family-oriented area with a median age of 40-59. The suburb has a very high owner-occupancy rate of 87%, reflecting its established, settled character.

The suburb offers a peaceful residential environment with proximity to Watergardens Town Centre for shopping and dining. Keilor Lodge is close to several parks and reserves, and residents benefit from good access to nearby schools including Catholic Regional College. The area appeals to families and established households who value spacious properties at more affordable prices than inner-city alternatives, while still maintaining reasonable access to Melbourne's CBD.

Keilor Lodge falls under postcode 3038 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3038
Urban Area
Keilor
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.70°, 144.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
0.86 km²
Elevation
92m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Watergardens
2.5 km
30 min
Keilor Plains
2.8 km
34 min
St Albans
3 km
36 min

Bus Services

  • 421 — Watergardens Station / Sunbury 10 min
  • 476 — Moonee Ponds via Keilor 30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
30 min from Watergardens
By Bus
50-60 min
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Access via Calder Freeway or Western Ring Road

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited walkable amenities within the suburb; most shopping and services require driving to Watergardens.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,993
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
44 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,752
Census 2021
1,668
4.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,736
Income 2021
$40,092
15.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,143
Born Overseas 482

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 64
  • 2. India 36
  • 3. Malta 35
  • 4. Croatia 26
  • 5. England 22
  • 6. Vietnam 20
  • 7. Egypt 18
  • 8. Sri Lanka 18
  • 9. Greece 17
  • 10. Lebanon 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 366
Australian 329
English 322
Maltese 122
Greek 111
Irish 102
Croatian 95
Scottish 76
Indian 62
Lebanese 41

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

579
Both parents born in Australia
823
Both parents born overseas
218
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
68.4%
No Religion
19.1%
Islam
3.4%
Buddhism
2.8%
Hinduism
1.6%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
80 (4.8%)
5-14 years
158 (9.5%)
15-19 years
99 (5.9%)
20-24 years
135 (8.1%)
25-34 years
206 (12.4%)
35-44 years
170 (10.2%)
45-54 years
242 (14.5%)
55-64 years
290 (17.4%)
65-74 years
186 (11.2%)
75-84 years
92 (5.5%)
85+ years
16 (1.0%)

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