Kaleen, ACT 2617

North CanberraAll suburbs in postcode 2617

Updated

Median house price

$1,003,250

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kaleen itself.

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Kaleen at a glance

Median unit
$670,000
Population
7,672
Median age 39

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Kaleen

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Kaleen, houses changed hands at $1,003,250 in 2024, in line with the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kaleen itself. Units come in around $670,000, roughly 33% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $201,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Kaleen

Kaleen (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,003,250, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.

Kaleen has roughly 7,672 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Kaleen scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 646 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 6 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Kaleen

Schools serving Kaleen: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

University of Canberra High School Kaleen

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Catchment

Kaleen Primary School

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Catchment

Giralang Primary School

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Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
24/100
Transit
100/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Kaleen's population at 7,672, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.28% (median rent $440/wk against a $1,003,250 price tag). Units yield 3.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
2.28%
On the $1,003,250 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
3.57%
On the $670,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

241 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
TINs Other70 (29.0%)
Other offences51 (21.2%)
TINs Speeding44 (18.3%)
Theft (excluding Motor Vehicles)35 (14.5%)
COOK18 (7.5%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
646 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
0.5°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Kaleen

What is the median house price in Kaleen?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Kaleen, ACT 2617 is $1,003,250 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kaleen itself. The median unit price is $670,000.
How much is my house worth in Kaleen?
A useful starting point is the Kaleen median house price of $1,003,250 (units $670,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Kaleen postcode?
Kaleen is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
Where is Kaleen?
Kaleen is a suburb in the North Canberra area, ACT 2617.
What is the average rent in Kaleen?
The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $460.
What schools are in Kaleen?
There are 20 schools serving Kaleen on this page, including St Michael's Primary School, University of Canberra High School Kaleen, Kaleen Primary School.
How walkable is Kaleen?
Kaleen has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Kaleen?
Kaleen is close to Giralang, Belconnen, Lawson, Crace, Kenny.
What is the population of Kaleen?
The population of Kaleen is approximately 7,672 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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