Keysborough
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Keysborough, VIC 3173.
About Keysborough
Welcome to Keysborough
Keysborough sits roughly 30 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, part of the corridor that runs between the bayside suburbs and the outer south-east industrial belt. It's a suburb of broad residential streets, large shopping centres and a genuinely multicultural community, bordered by Waterways, Bangholme, Aspendale Gardens and Chelsea Heights.
With a population of just over 30,000 and a median age of 36, Keysborough tends to suit families and long-term homeowners rather than students or inner-city commuters. It has built a reputation as a place where you can get more land and a bigger house for your money than in the bayside suburbs just a few minutes away, while still being within easy reach of the coast.
Lifestyle & dining
Keysborough's food and retail scene is anchored by a couple of large shopping precincts that double as informal community hubs, with a strong mix of Asian grocers, bakeries and restaurants reflecting the suburb's multicultural make-up. It's a low-key, practical kind of lifestyle rather than a café-strip one — residents tend to head towards Waterways or the bayside strips around Aspendale Gardens and Chelsea Heights when they want a change of scenery, while sticking closer to home for day-to-day life.
Schools & families
Education is one of Keysborough's strongest drawcards, headlined by the Haileybury College campuses — Keysborough Boys, Keysborough Girls and the Haileybury Pangea learning centre — which have become a major pull for families moving into the area. There's further choice through Lighthouse Christian College, Mt Hira College and the Sirius College Keysborough Campus, giving parents a genuinely wide spread of independent and faith-based options within the suburb itself.
Parks & recreation
The suburb backs onto the wetlands and waterways around neighbouring Waterways, giving residents easy access to walking and cycling paths, lakes and open green space without having to travel far. Sporting reserves and community facilities are dotted throughout the residential areas, and the nearby Bangholme industrial fringe keeps most heavy commercial activity well away from the parks and family streets.
Getting around
Keysborough doesn't have its own train station, so most residents rely on cars and buses, with the Dandenong and Frankston train lines accessible via connecting services and nearby stations in surrounding suburbs. The suburb has good arterial road access via routes like Cheltenham Road, Springvale Road and the South Gippsland Highway, making it a reasonably straightforward drive to the Monash Freeway, the bay, or Dandenong for those commuting further afield.
The property market
Keysborough's median house price currently sits at $895,000, with units and townhouses considerably more affordable at a median of $708,000 — reflecting a market that's still dominated by standalone houses, which make up 63% of current listings, alongside a growing share of townhouses at 34%. Apartments and vacant land are minor players, at 2% and 1% of listings respectively.
House prices have grown 8.5% recently, a solid result that points to continued demand from families chasing space and school access. With median rent at $650 a week, Keysborough also holds appeal for investors, particularly given its relative affordability compared with bayside neighbours like Aspendale Gardens.
Market snapshot
Keysborough property market
Median sale price
$895k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$703k
Median
$895k
Premium
$1.11m
Days on market
27
Auction clearance
73%
Sold this year
170
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +3.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Keysborough by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Keysborough, VIC 3173.
Population
30,018
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,991
median, per week
Median rent
$421
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Keysborough
Government school catchment
Keysborough Secondary College-Acacia Campus
Independent & Catholic schools
Haileybury College - Keysborough Girls
Haileybury College - Pangea
Sirius College - Keysborough Campus
SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball - Keysborough
Recent results
Recently sold in Keysborough
$780k
15 Piccadilly Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$920k
3 Karri Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$1.01m
1 Fleckney Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.21m
28 Juneberry Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
18 Sunnyvale Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$905k
21 Glenthorne Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
5 Aspire Place
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
13 Sunflower Court
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Keysborough suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Keysborough?
The median house price in Keysborough, VIC is $895k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.5%.
How much is rent in Keysborough?
The median weekly rent in Keysborough is around $650 per week.
Is Keysborough a good place to live?
Keysborough is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 km (17 mi) southeast of the Melbourne central business district, located within the City of Greater Dandenong local government area. Keysborough is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 30,018 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Keysborough?
Keysborough has a population of 30,018 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Keysborough?
There are 10 schools in or near Keysborough, including Haileybury College - Keysborough Boys, Haileybury College - Keysborough Girls and Haileybury College - Pangea.
How long do homes take to sell in Keysborough?
Properties in Keysborough take around 27 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 73%.
How much do you need to buy in Keysborough?
Entry-level properties in Keysborough start around $703k, while premium homes reach $1.11m.
What suburbs are near Keysborough?
Suburbs near Keysborough include Waterways, Bangholme, Aspendale Gardens and Chelsea Heights.
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