Belconnen district, ACT · ACT 2617
Security Services in Kaleen
Kaleen is an established suburb in Canberra's Belconnen district, built mostly in the 1970s, with local shops, parks and Ginninderra Creek running along its edge. At the 2021 Census, 7,672 people lived in Kaleen in about 2,677 occupied homes: 91% separate houses, 6% townhouses or semi-detached homes and 3% apartments, and 25% of homes were rented.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing (General Community Profile, suburbs and localities), Census night, 10 August 2021. Area: Kaleen as defined by the source. Figures describe the people and occupied private dwellings in the suburb as the ABS defines it. Housing shares are of occupied private dwellings and are rounded, so they may not add to 100. Suburbs change between censuses, especially where new estates are still being built. This suburb is listed because of its population, not because of its crime levels.
Housing stock: Brick family homes from the 1970s, almost all separate houses
Security providers servicing Kaleen
8 providers list Kaleen 2617 in their service area. A provider appears under every service it offers, so the service counts can add up to more than 8.
Kaleen security tip
Security for long-term owners
About 39% of Kaleen homes were owned outright at the 2021 Census, many by long-term owners with the original locks. Replacing old deadlocks, adding keyed window locks, and a monitored alarm or one that alerts your phone suit an established home. Be wary of unsolicited callers offering repairs.
Kaleen homes and what they mean for security
Kaleen's streets have brick family homes built mostly in the 1970s on generous blocks, many renovated or extended, with carports or garages and large back yards. Parks and Ginninderra Creek run along the edge of the suburb.
Security considerations in Kaleen
Practical points to raise when you compare quotes in Kaleen. They are general advice, not official statistics.
- Original locks in older homes
- Unsolicited callers at the door
- Large back yards
Licensing in Australian Capital Territory
Licensing and registration requirements vary by state, service, and the work being performed. Treat the information below as a directory aid, not a substitute for checking the relevant regulator. Security licences in Australian Capital Territory are issued by Access Canberra. Each Kaleen listing above shows whether its licence was matched on a public register, published by the business, or not published.
Budgeting for security in Kaleen
Our cost guides give typical price ranges to compare Kaleen quotes against. They use south-east Queensland prices, so treat them as a rough guide in Canberra.
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