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Kaleen ACT

The suburb is named after the Wiradhuri Aboriginal tribe of the Central West of New South Wales’ word for water. It was gazetted on 15 January 1974. Streets are named after Australian Rivers.

Nearby suburbs

The suburb of Kaleen is next to Lyneham, Giralang, Lawson and Bruce.

Did you know?

A number of suburbs in Canberra, such as Kaleen are named after Aboriginal words. In fact there are more than 200 Australian Indigenous languages. Less than 20 languages are strong, and even these are endangered. The others have been destroyed, live in the memories of the elderly, or are being revived by their communities.

Surrounding shops, restaurants, amenities, schools and places of interest

  • Kaleen Take Away
  • Kaleen Flowers
  • Kaleen Pharmacy
  • Kaleen IGA
  • Kaleen Family Bakery
  • Della Rocca BYO
  • The Italian Kitchen
  • Kaleen News and Greetings
  • Kaleen Pizza Snack Bar
  • Kaleen Swim Centre
  • Canberra and District Bocce Club
  • Kaleen Community Centre
  • Kaleen Indoor Sports Centre
  • Kaleen Family Fast Foods
  • Meat Discounts Kaleen
  • Charlie Anne Fashion  
  • Formal Wear Express
  • Grace Cosmetics
  • Ritzy Bits
  • Tee Anne Designs

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