Crace vs Kaleen
Kaleen (median $1,003,250) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Crace ($1,080,000).
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Crace and Kaleen side by side
| Measure | Crace | Kaleen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,080,000 | $1,003,250 |
| Median unit | $410,000 | $670,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1096 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 24 |
| Transit score | 40 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,800 | 7,672 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Kaleen scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kaleen (1096) sits above Crace (1078). Kaleen skews owner-occupied (73%), Crace runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
- For buyers
- Kaleen is the lower entry point at $1,003,250 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kaleen offers the higher gross rental yield (2.28% vs 2.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kaleen edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1078).
Crace vs Kaleen: common questions
Is Crace or Kaleen cheaper to buy in?
Kaleen has the lower median house price at $1,003,250, roughly 7% below Crace ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Crace or Kaleen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kaleen scores 1096 vs 1078 in Crace. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Crace or Kaleen?
Kaleen scores 24/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Crace or Kaleen?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.28% in Kaleen vs 2.21% in Crace. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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