Kaleen vs Mckellar
Kaleen (median $1,003,250) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Mckellar ($1,057,500).
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Kaleen and Mckellar side by side
| Measure | Kaleen | Mckellar |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,003,250 | $1,057,500 |
| Median unit | $670,000 | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $438/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1096 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 20 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,672 | 2,740 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| 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 (24/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kaleen (1096) sits above Mckellar (1077).
- For buyers
- Kaleen is the lower entry point at $1,003,250 median, 5% 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 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kaleen edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1077).
Kaleen vs Mckellar: common questions
Is Kaleen or Mckellar cheaper to buy in?
Kaleen has the lower median house price at $1,003,250, roughly 5% below Mckellar ($1,057,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kaleen or Mckellar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kaleen scores 1096 vs 1077 in Mckellar. 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, Kaleen or Mckellar?
Kaleen scores 24/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Kaleen or Mckellar?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.28% in Kaleen vs 2.16% in Mckellar. 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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