Franklin vs Kaleen
The verdict
Franklin rates higher for liveability (69 vs 63). Franklin is closer to the coast (109.4 km vs 110.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kaleen rates higher (77 vs 59/100 in Franklin).
Scores
FranklinKaleen
| Franklin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 66 |
| Transport | 45 | 49 |
| Education | 89 | 88 |
| Liveability | 69 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Franklin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,484 | 7,672 |
| Median age | 30 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,383 | $2,336 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.9% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 47.0% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Franklin High Growth · Kaleen Moderate Growth
Property
| Franklin | 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
| Franklin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 187 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 182 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,686 | 2,763 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Franklin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,086 |
Transport
| Franklin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Franklin | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 18 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 109.4 km | 110.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Franklin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,484 | 7,672 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,491 | 7,811 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,671 | 9,340 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Franklin or Kaleen?
Kaleen has the higher residential safety score (Franklin 59/100 vs Kaleen 77/100).
Which has better schools, Franklin or Kaleen?
Franklin has a higher average school ICSEA (Franklin 1097 vs Kaleen 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Franklin or Kaleen?
Kaleen has the higher transport score (Franklin 45/100 vs Kaleen 49/100).
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