Belconnen vs Kaleen
The verdict
Belconnen rates higher for liveability (85 vs 63). Kaleen is closer to the coast (110.5 km vs 113.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kaleen rates higher (77 vs 33/100 in Belconnen).
Scores
BelconnenKaleen
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 66 |
| Transport | 50 | 49 |
| Education | 89 | 88 |
| Liveability | 85 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,502 | 7,672 |
| Median age | 30 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,776 | $2,336 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Belconnen Moderate Growth · Kaleen Moderate Growth
Property
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 576 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 182 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,408 | 2,763 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belconnen · Kaleen
Transport
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 17 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 96 | 4 |
| Parks | 25 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 113.4 km | 110.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Belconnen | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,502 | 7,672 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,544 | 7,811 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,350 | 9,340 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.93% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belconnen or Kaleen?
Kaleen has the higher residential safety score (Belconnen 33/100 vs Kaleen 77/100).
Which has better schools, Belconnen or Kaleen?
Kaleen has a higher average school ICSEA (Belconnen 1064 vs Kaleen 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belconnen or Kaleen?
Belconnen has the higher transport score (Belconnen 50/100 vs Kaleen 49/100).
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