Keysborough

VIC 3173 • Greater Melbourne

30,018
Population (2021)
$37,856
Median Income
21.71 km²
Area
10m
Elevation
MulticulturalSuburban LivingAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Keysborough

Keysborough is a diverse residential suburb of 30,000 in Greater Dandenong, located 28 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. Though lacking direct rail access, buses connect to nearby Springvale and Dandenong stations. The suburb developed primarily from the 1980s onward, featuring mostly single-storey homes on reasonable blocks, with newer estates adding contemporary options.

Parkmore Shopping Centre serves as the local retail hub, while Springvale's acclaimed Asian dining scene is just minutes away. The community reflects Greater Dandenong's multicultural character, with significant Vietnamese, Indian, and Sri Lankan populations. Keysborough attracts working families seeking affordable housing in a diverse area, with good access to Eastlink and the Monash Freeway for commuting, while maintaining proximity to multicultural dining and community.

Keysborough falls under postcode 3173 and is governed by Greater Dandenong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mordialloc (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3173
Urban Area
Greater Dandenong
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.01°, 145.17°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
21.71 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Parkmore Keysborough Shopping Centre Cheltenham Road Keysborough 3173 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
25,785
Census 2021
30,018
16.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,160
Income 2021
$37,856
25.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,959
Born Overseas 16,230

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 2,575
  • 2. Cambodia 2,556
  • 3. India 1,981
  • 4. China 1,544
  • 5. Sri Lanka 1,134
  • 6. Philippines 478
  • 7. New Zealand 445
  • 8. Malaysia 428
  • 9. Turkey 349
  • 10. England 326
  • 11. Mauritius 305
  • 12. Greece 215
  • 13. Italy 194
  • 14. Bosnia & Herzegovina 190
  • 15. Afghanistan 185

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 5,704
Vietnamese 3,477
English 3,407
Australian 3,384
Indian 2,195
Italian 945
Sri Lankan 906
Irish 824
Greek 723
Scottish 702

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,699
Both parents born in Australia
23,415
Both parents born overseas
1,941
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.6%
No Religion
25.6%
Buddhism
19.6%
Islam
7.2%
Hinduism
4.9%
Sikhism
1.8%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,868 (6.2%)
5-14 years
4,030 (13.4%)
15-19 years
1,886 (6.3%)
20-24 years
1,975 (6.6%)
25-34 years
4,260 (14.2%)
35-44 years
4,723 (15.7%)
45-54 years
3,843 (12.8%)
55-64 years
3,188 (10.6%)
65-74 years
2,507 (8.4%)
75-84 years
1,276 (4.3%)
85+ years
456 (1.5%)

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