Keysborough, Victoria facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Keysborough Melbourne, Victoria
Parkmore Shopping Centre on Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
Keysborough Location in Melbourne
Population	30,018 (2021 census)
• Density	1,377/km2 (3,570/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	3173
Area	21.8 km2 (8.4 sq mi)
Location	27 km (17 mi) from Melbourne 6 km (4 mi) from Dandenong
LGA(s)	City of Greater Dandenong
State electorate(s)	Clarinda Dandenong Mordialloc
Federal Division(s)	Bruce Isaacs
Suburbs around Keysborough: Dingley Village Springvale South Noble Park Braeside Keysborough Dandenong Aspendale Gardens Bangholme Dandenong South

Keysborough is a suburb located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is about 27 kilometers (17 miles) southeast of the main city center. Keysborough is part of the City of Greater Dandenong area. In 2021, about 30,018 people lived here.

Keysborough is one of Melbourne's largest suburbs by land size. It has three main parts. The southern part has farms and properties that feel more rural. The middle part has many homes and businesses built since the 2000s. The northern part has older houses, mostly built from the 1960s to the 1990s. The suburb's western edge is Springvale Road. Its eastern edge is the Dandenong Creek and EastLink freeway.

Keysborough was named after the Keys family, who settled the area after 1878. The local post office opened in 1973. Before 1978, the suburb was known as Noble Park South. Today, Keysborough has many schools and a large shopping center. New housing areas like The Keys and Somerfield have also been built.

History of Keysborough

Keysborough got its name from the Keys family. They were important in starting the town after 1878. The local post office opened on November 27, 1973. For a few years, the suburb was called Noble Park South. It officially became Keysborough in 1978.

Shopping and Services

The main shopping center in Keysborough is Parkmore Shopping Centre. It has big stores like Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, and Big W. You can also find many smaller shops there. Australia Post also has a branch in the center.

Parkmore Shopping Centre in Keysborough

People and Culture

In 2016, there were 25,785 people living in Keysborough. About 43.5% of people were born in Australia. Many people also came from Vietnam, Cambodia, India, China, and Sri Lanka.

English is spoken at home by 37.4% of people. Other languages include Vietnamese, Khmer, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Turkish. This shows how diverse Keysborough is.

For religion, the most common choices were Catholic, No Religion, and Buddhism. Most homes in Keysborough are separate houses. About 79% of homes are owned or being bought by the people who live in them.

Places of Worship

Keysborough has different places for people to practice their faith. There is a Gurdwara (Sikh temple) and a Turkish mosque. There is also an Eastern Orthodox church.

Education in Keysborough

Keysborough has many schools for students of all ages.

Primary Schools

• Chandler Park Primary School was formed by combining Chandler Primary and Maralinga Primary.
• Keysborough Park Primary School.
• Resurrection Catholic Primary School on Corrigan Road.
• Keysborough Gardens Primary School opened in 2020.

Secondary Schools

• Keysborough Secondary College has two campuses: Acacia Campus (in Keysborough) and Banksia Campus (just outside the northern boundary).
• Haileybury College has a Keysborough campus on Springvale Road. It is a well-known co-educational private school. It also includes Newlands, a school that prepares students for college.
• Lighthouse Christian College is run by the Assemblies of God.
• Sirius College (Keysborough campus) is an independent community school.
• Mount Hira College is another private school in the area.

Getting Around

Keysborough is served by buses from Ventura Bus Lines. You can catch these buses from Parkmore Shopping Centre. The SmartBus service can be caught from Springvale Road.

Fun and Sports

Keysborough has many parks and places for sports and fun activities.

Sports Clubs

• Tennis: The Keysborough Tennis Court has eight courts for members to play on.
• Australian Rules Football: The Keysborough Junior Football Club and Parkmore Football Club play Australian Rules football. The town also has teams in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League.
• Gaelic Sports: Keysborough is home to Gaelic Park. This is where the Victoria GAA plays Hurling and Gaelic Football. It is the only facility outside Ireland owned by a Gaelic sports association.
• Soccer: The Keysborough Soccer Club plays at Coomoora Reserve. The Parkmore Soccer Club plays near the Hidden Grove estate.
• Basketball: The Keysborough Cougars represent the area in basketball. They have junior teams and a team in the Big V league.
• Golf: Golfers can play at the Keysborough Golf Club on Hutton Road. The Southern Golf Club is also nearby in Braeside.
• Dodgeball: Keysborough is home to the Victorian Dodgeball Association. They hold their yearly event, "Dodge Day Afternoon," at Springers Leisure Centre every October.
• Horse Riding: You can find horse riding lessons and places to keep horses (agistment) in Keysborough and the nearby suburb of Bangholme.