Kaleen
ACT 2617 · Unincorporated ACT
7,672 (2021) → 7,811 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kaleen is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2617, about 6km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Kaleen are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 111km inland. Kaleen has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2617 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.83%), England (2.75%), India (2.5%), Vietnam (1.54%), Philippines (1.12%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.56%), Vietnamese (1.89%), Greek (1.33%), Croatian (1.2%), Spanish (1.08%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Maribyrnong Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1100
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1094
- Kaleen Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
- University of Canberra High School KaleenSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
Nearby (within 10km)
- Giralang Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1070
- Radford CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1203
- Brindabella Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1154
- Lyneham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1135
- University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1066
- Lyneham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1132
- Palmerston District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1077
- O'Connor Cooperative SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1141
- Evatt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1047
- Daramalan CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1127
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1130
- Aranda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1159
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Unincorporated ACT
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Frequently asked questions about Kaleen
Is Kaleen safe?
Kaleen has a residential safety score of 77/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,763 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Kaleen from Canberra CBD?
Kaleen is about 6.2 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kaleen?
Kaleen has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1081 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kaleen?
Kaleen has a transport score of 49/100 and 36 bus stops.