Overall score
High Wycombe
55.9/100
Kalamunda
68.4/100
High Wycombe vs Kalamunda, WA Suburb Comparison
High Wycombe for families; Kalamunda for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
High WycombeKalamunda
Crime rate
High Wycombe
43.1 / 1k
Kalamunda
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
High Wycombe
365
Kalamunda
401
Population
High Wycombe
12,198
Kalamunda
7,163
Metric leadHigh Wycombe 3Kalamunda 63 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKalamunda
- Best for familiesHigh Wycombe
- Best for investmentKalamunda
- Best for best valueKalamunda
- Best for best schoolsKalamunda
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 | High Wycombe | Kalamunda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.3/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 365 | 401 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 33.1% |
| Population | 12,198 | 7,163 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, High Wycombe is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Kalamunda is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
High Wycombe pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Kalamunda is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Investors may find High Wycombe the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kalamunda.
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.