Gungahlin vs Kaleen
The verdict
Gungahlin rates higher for liveability (74 vs 63). Kaleen has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 43 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kaleen rates higher (77 vs 56/100 in Gungahlin).
Scores
| Gungahlin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 66 |
| Transport | 45 | 49 |
| Education | 87 | 88 |
| Liveability | 74 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gungahlin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,586 | 7,672 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,208 | $2,336 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 48.4% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Gungahlin High Growth · Kaleen Moderate Growth
Property
| Gungahlin | 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
Safety
| Gungahlin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 361 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 373 | 182 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,838 | 2,763 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gungahlin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gungahlin · Kaleen
Transport
| Gungahlin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Gungahlin | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 28 | 4 |
| Parks | 45 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 110.7 km | 110.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.5 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Gungahlin | Kaleen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,586 | 7,672 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,532 | 7,811 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,242 | 9,340 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.65% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gungahlin or Kaleen?
Kaleen has the higher residential safety score (Gungahlin 56/100 vs Kaleen 77/100).
Which has better schools, Gungahlin or Kaleen?
Gungahlin has a higher average school ICSEA (Gungahlin 1111 vs Kaleen 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gungahlin or Kaleen?
Kaleen has the higher transport score (Gungahlin 45/100 vs Kaleen 49/100).
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