Overall score
Crace
53.8/100
Kaleen
63.9/100
Crace vs Kaleen, ACT Suburb Comparison
Kaleen for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CraceKaleen
Crime rate
Crace
17.9 / 1k
Kaleen
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crace
111
Kaleen
386
Population
Crace
4,800
Kaleen
7,672
Metric leadCrace 2Kaleen 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Crace | Kaleen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.8/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.4/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.9 / 1k | 17.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 386 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 9 |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 20.0% |
| Population | 4,800 | 7,672 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Crace is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Kaleen is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Crace tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Kaleen stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kaleen, while Crace remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.