Overall score
Bickley
52.6/100
Kalamunda
68.4/100
Bickley vs Kalamunda, WA Suburb Comparison
Bickley for families and value; Kalamunda for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BickleyKalamunda
Crime rate
Bickley
43.1 / 1k
Kalamunda
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bickley
12
Kalamunda
401
Population
Bickley
713
Kalamunda
7,163
Metric leadBickley 2Kalamunda 62 tiedacross 10 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 | Bickley | Kalamunda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 18 |
| Public transport stops | — | 60 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 401 |
| Green cover | 46.0% | 33.1% |
| Population | 713 | 7,163 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bickley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Kalamunda is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bickley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kalamunda is in a middle-ring position.
Bickley pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kalamunda is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bickley suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kalamunda is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.