Keilor Lodge (Vic.)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Keilor Lodge has an estimated population of about 1,610 in May 2026. This represents a drop of 58 residents (3.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 1,668 people. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 1,610, which was calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 and 1 validated new address registered since the Census date. This population level means the suburb of Keilor Lodge has a density of 1,872 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for locations across the country evaluated by Districts. In recent times, population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 71.0% of the total growth.

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Keilor Lodge has a highly capable workforce, with a particularly strong representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%, and job growth over the past year is estimated at 2.2%, based on Districts calculations for the statistical area. In March 2026, 1,076 residents were employed. The local unemployment rate is 2.5% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate is significantly higher, standing at 78.8% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures show that a high proportion of employed residents, 28.9%, worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts, taxpayer incomes in Keilor Lodge are slightly below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers was $53,410, and the average income was $65,285, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $58,548 for the median and $71,565 for the average. Census records show that household income is in the 78th percentile at $2,198 per week, whereas personal income sits in the 43rd percentile. The largest income group consists of the 497 residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, making up of the total, which is similar to the metropolitan average of . High-income households earning over weekly account for of the suburb, which supports local spending power. After deducting housing costs, households keep of their income, indicating solid disposable funds, and the area is placed in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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At the time of the most recent Census, houses made up 95.9% of the residential structures in Keilor Lodge, while other housing styles like townhouses and apartments accounted for 4.1%. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Home ownership is high, with 50.8% of properties owned outright, while 36.5% are mortgaged and 12.7% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,993 is lower than the metropolitan average of $2,000, but the median weekly rent of $421 is higher than the metropolitan average of $390. Compared to national benchmarks, local mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.9%, which includes couples with children at 44.8%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parents at 11.6%. The remaining 12.1% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person households at 10.9% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment is an area of concern, with only 25.4% of residents holding a university degree, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Among degree holders, 18.8% have a bachelor degree, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational skills are strongly represented, with 32.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 22.2%.

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Public transport services in Keilor Lodge include 7 active stops, which are served by bus routes. These stops are utilized by 4 separate routes that run a combined 279 passenger services each week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 209 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 92%, and trains used by 7%. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.0 cars, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 28.9%, worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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According to Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health indicators are positive across Keilor Lodge, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common medical conditions. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population, which equates to about 847 residents, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne.

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Keilor Lodge has a high level of cultural diversity compared to most areas, with 29.7% of the population born outside Australia and 30.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 71.0% of the population, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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With a median age of 44, Keilor Lodge is older than Greater Melbourne which has a median of 37, and the national median of 38. The cohort aged 55 to 64 is well represented at 16.7% compared to Greater Melbourne, whereas the group aged 35 to 44 is smaller at 10.9%. This concentration of 55 to 64 year olds is also higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 11.1% to 13.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.5% to 7.3%. On the other hand, the 45 to cohort fell from to , and the to age bracket dropped from to . Demographic projections suggest the age profile of Keilor Lodge will change significantly by . The group aged to is expected to grow by , representing more people, increasing from to . This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged and over accounting for the entirety of the projected growth, while the to and to age groups are expected to decrease in size.

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Keilor Lodge currently has an estimated 80 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 36 children aged 0-2 and 23 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 77 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 123. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).