Overall score
Kalamunda
68.4/100
Maida Vale
58.3/100
Kalamunda vs Maida Vale, WA Suburb Comparison
Kalamunda for retirees and schools; Maida Vale for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KalamundaMaida Vale
Crime rate
Kalamunda
43.1 / 1k
Maida Vale
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalamunda
401
Maida Vale
80
Population
Kalamunda
7,163
Maida Vale
4,499
Metric leadKalamunda 9Maida Vale 12 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 best valueMaida Vale
- 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 | Kalamunda | Maida Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.4/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.1/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 42 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 401 | 80 |
| Green cover | 33.1% | 10.6% |
| Population | 7,163 | 4,499 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kalamunda is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Maida Vale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kalamunda tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Maida Vale stands out for housing affordability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Kalamunda the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Maida Vale.
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.