Average rent in Kaleen, ACT2026

Kaleen is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 6km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 7,672 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $460/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 25% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$460/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,672

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Canberra
6 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Kaleen

Kaleen runs roughly with the the ACT state median — renters typically pay $460/week, close to the $446/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (73% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 25% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (91%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 7,672. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 29% of residents were born overseas. Kaleen is 6km from Canberra, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kaleen?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kaleen, ACT was $460. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Kaleen rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Kaleen sat at $460 — 3% above the state average. The suburb is 6km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (91% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kaleen have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kaleen's $460/week (ABS 2021) include O'Connor (ACT), Palmerston, Greenway. Wright, Griffith (ACT), Macgregor (ACT) sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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