Overall score
Carmel
51.0/100
Kalamunda
68.4/100
Carmel vs Kalamunda, WA Suburb Comparison
Carmel for value and schools; Kalamunda for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarmelKalamunda
Crime rate
Carmel
43.1 / 1k
Kalamunda
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carmel
35
Kalamunda
401
Population
Carmel
754
Kalamunda
7,163
Metric leadCarmel 1Kalamunda 73 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 | Carmel | Kalamunda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 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 | 2 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | — | 60 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 401 |
| Green cover | 56.1% | 33.1% |
| Population | 754 | 7,163 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carmel is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Kalamunda is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Carmel sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kalamunda is in a middle-ring position.
Carmel pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Kalamunda is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Carmel if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Kalamunda 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.