Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Kaleen
6 km²
Typical family incomes in Kaleen are much higher than the national figure, making it a prosperous residential hub. The community is noticeably older than the ACT average, with a significant increase in seniors since 2011. Large, detached family homes dominate the landscape, creating a stable environment where many residents own their houses outright. It is a well-qualified and high-earning area with a diverse international population.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area noticeably older than the ACT average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.2% of the population, a figure that has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.
About 29.2% of residents were born overseas, which is slightly above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.
People using another language at home make up 25.7% of the community, which is well above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen 16 percentage points since 2011 to reach 42.9%. This is well above the national figure, though slightly below the ACT average.
The area is highly qualified, with 39.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents finished Year 12, a rate that rose to 73.1% since 2011.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,695 a week. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen by 14 percentage points.
About 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of the population.
Participation is strong, with 18.3% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also common here, with 30.1% of people providing this support.
First Nations residents in Kaleen are noticeably younger than those in the ACT, with a typical age of 21. They have high Year 12 completion rates of 65.3% and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is much lower than most areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to most other areas, and 60.8% of homes are occupied by couples with children.
Separate houses make up 91.2% of all dwellings, and 39.5% of homes are owned outright. Most houses are large, with 91.3% featuring three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work, and 41.2% of homes have two vehicles. While the drive to the city is short at 10 minutes, only 3.9% of residents commute by public transport.
The population is relatively stable, as the 34.6% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the ACT average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.2% of the community.
Public administration and safety is the most common industry for local workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is a little lower than the national figure.
Kaleen is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage, education, and access to resources. Population growth has been slow at 1.8% since 2021.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 802mm, which is a little lower than the ACT average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas at 6.7 degrees.
The area is very walkable, with 97.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Almost every home is within a short stroll of a park and public transport.