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

The population of the Kaleen statistical area (Lv2) was estimated at 7,685 as of Nov 2025, reflecting an increase of 13 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 7,672. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,274 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kaleen's growth rate of 0.2% since the census is within 2.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

Population projections for the Kaleen (SA2) indicate a decline in overall population by 517 persons by 2041, with specific age cohorts expected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group projected to increase by 216 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Kaleen shows an average of around 21 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 107 homes were approved, with a further 16 approved so far in FY-26. This averages to about 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average value of $391,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year, $4.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating Kaleen's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kaleen shows substantially reduced construction (51.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 512 people per dwelling approval, Kaleen shows a developed market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Kaleen may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Kaleen has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 25 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include 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 considered most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Kaleen shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Kaleen has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the previous year.

This figure is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 3,897 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Kaleen lagged at 62.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 69.6%. The leading employment industries among Kaleen residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Notably, construction employment levels were at 1.3 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety was under-represented in Kaleen's workforce, with only 26.2% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 30.4%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6%, while labour force grew by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw employment grow by 1.4% during the same period, with a labour force expansion of 1.2%. Unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points in the territory. State-level data from November 25 shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. The ACT's employment growth outpaced the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project a 6.6% increase 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. However, these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Kaleen had a median taxpayer income of $58,726 and an average of $70,920 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This was higher than the national average at that time. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimates for Kaleen would be approximately $64,164 (median) and $77,487 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census 2021 income data, incomes in Kaleen ranked highly nationally, between the 82nd and 85th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The predominant income cohort in Kaleen was 32.4% (2,489 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to regional levels where 34.3% fell into this bracket. Economic strength was evident with 37.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 87.6% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

Kaleen's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.2% houses and 8.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kaleen stood at 40.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.7% and rented ones at 25.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Kaleen was $460, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $430. Nationally, Kaleen's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863. Rents in Kaleen 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, which is 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

Kaleen's educational attainment exceeds national averages significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 42.6% have university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4%. This includes 24.5% with Bachelor degrees, 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, and 5.4% with graduate diplomas. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications: 10.0% have advanced diplomas and 16.0% hold certificates.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 shows 41 active transport stops operating in Kaleen, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 118 individual routes, collectively offering 6,665 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 226 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 952 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 162 weekly trips per stop.

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

Kaleen's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts are present at a fairly standard level.

The rate of private health cover is very high, at approximately 55% of the total population (4,242 people). This compares to 57.7% in the Australian Capital Territory. Mental health issues impact 8.5% of residents and arthritis impacts 7.8%. A total of 68.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. The area has 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,713 people), which is higher than the 15.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. This aligns with the general population's health profile.

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, making up 45.0% of its population. Notably, Judaism comprised 0.2% of Kaleen's population, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 0.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (22.7%), English (22.5%), and Other (10.9%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.4% in Kaleen compared to 0.8% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Serbian at 0.5% against 0.3%.

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

Kaleen has a median age of 39, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 35, and comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The age group of 65-74 years shows strong representation in Kaleen at 11.8%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory. However, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Kaleen at 11.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 7.9% of Kaleen's population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 13.3% to 11.7%, and the 65 to 74 age group has decreased from 12.9% to 11.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kaleen's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 96 people, reaching 392 from 199, leading the demographic shift. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.