Kaleen

Kaleen is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kaleen's population is approximately 7,778 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 106 people (1.4%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,672. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,776 in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,289 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kaleen's growth rate of 1.4% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.2%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also using 2022 as the base year. Population projections indicate a decline over time. According to these projections, Kaleen's population is expected to decrease by 517 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to increase by 186 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kaleen according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Kaleen has seen approximately 21 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 107 homes received approvals, with another 18 approved so far in FY-26. Each year, about 1.3 people have moved into the area for each dwelling built during these five years.

This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions, with new dwellings valued at approximately $265,000 on average. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled around $4.5 million, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory's regional average, Kaleen shows significantly reduced construction activity, about 51.0% below the regional norm per capita. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes in the area. Kaleen's level of construction is also lower than the national average, reflecting its maturity and possibly indicating planning constraints. New development consists mainly of detached dwellings (75.0%) and townhouses or apartments (25.0%), maintaining the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes.

This represents a shift from the existing housing stock, which is currently 91.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 799 people per approval, Kaleen appears to be a mature, established area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Kaleen has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Twenty-six infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include the Kaleen Community Hub & Mixed-Use Precinct, Kaleen Local Centre Enhancements, Kenny New Suburb Development, Kaleen Aged Care Precinct - Bullecourt Village Expansion and Mona Tait Gardens Upgrades. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Kaleen shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Kaleen has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, showing relative stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 3888 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Kaleen is lower at 63.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, only 12.2% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors. Notably, construction employment is high, at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, public administration & safety jobs are under-represented, with Kaleen having only 26.2% of its workforce in this sector compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 30.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the resident population versus working population count. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.2%, while labour force grew by 1.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw employment grow by 0.9% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kaleen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows that Kaleen SA2 has an income above the national average. The median income is $63,083 while the average income stands at $73,139. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year ending June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,669 (median) and $80,775 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, Kaleen's household, family and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 85th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.4% of locals (2,520 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Notably, 37.8% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that drives local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kaleen is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Kaleen, as per the latest Census, 91.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 8.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) dwelling structure which was 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kaleen stood at 40.2%, with mortgaged properties at 34.7% and rented dwellings at 25.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kaleen was $2,167, exceeding the ACT average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Kaleen was $460, compared to the ACT's $450. Nationally, Kaleen's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kaleen features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.0% of all households, including 35.7% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 5.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Kaleen shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Kaleen is significantly higher than the national average. As of 2016, 42.6% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees were the most common, with 24.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%.

Vocational credentials were also prevalent among residents aged 15 years and over, with a total of 26.0%. Advanced diplomas accounted for 10.0% and certificates for 16.0%. Educational participation was notably high in Kaleen, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 9.3% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 41 active public transport stops in Kaleen, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 118 individual routes, facilitating a total of 6,665 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents' average distance to the nearest stop being 226 meters. Predominantly residential, most Kaleen residents commute outward using cars (83%), followed by buses (8%) and cycling (4%). Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 12.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 952 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 162 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kaleen's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Kaleen shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely similar to national averages, with common health issues seen across all ages.

Private health cover is high at approximately 55%, compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.5%) and arthritis (7.8%), while 68.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across the territory. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. Kaleen has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (22.5%, or 1,750 people) than Australian Capital Territory (14.3%). Health rankings are generally in line with national averages.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kaleen was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kaleen's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 30.1% born overseas and 26.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kaleen as of 2021, comprising 45.0% of its population. Buddhism was overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory, making up 3.6% of Kaleen's population versus 3.0%.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (22.7%), English (22.5%), and Other (10.9%). Notably, Croatian ethnicity was overrepresented at 1.4% in Kaleen compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Serbian at 0.5% versus 0.4%, and Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

Kaleen's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Kaleen's median age is 39, which is older than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 11.2% of Kaleen's population, higher than the Australian Capital Territory percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort represents 12.1%, which is lower compared to the territory. From 2021 to present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 8.5%, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%. During this period, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.2%, and the 25 to 34 group has decreased from 13.3% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Kaleen's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 76%, reaching 380 people from the current 216. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above contributing to all of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to experience population declines.