Overall score
Kaleen
63.9/100
Lyneham
57.4/100
Kaleen vs Lyneham, ACT Suburb Comparison
Kaleen for retirees and families; Lyneham for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaleenLyneham
Crime rate
Kaleen
17.7 / 1k
Lyneham
35.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kaleen
386
Lyneham
193
Population
Kaleen
7,672
Lyneham
5,703
Metric leadKaleen 7Lyneham 31 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 | Kaleen | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.9/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 35.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 386 | 193 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 8 |
| Green cover | 20.0% | 17.3% |
| Population | 7,672 | 5,703 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kaleen is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Lyneham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Kaleen tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Lyneham stands out for schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kaleen, while Lyneham 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.