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WA · Kalamunda Council
Kalamunda, 6076
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,627
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.5%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,622/wk
Employment rate
55.1%
Languages at home
6.7%non-English
Most common: Italian, German, Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Kalamunda is a practical mid-sized suburb in Kalamunda Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger schools and education, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Kalamunda snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Population (ERP)
7,627
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#1
among Metro Perth · Mature
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in WA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
66th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 67.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 3% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 357th in Australia
- State rank
- 18th in WA
- Peer rank
- #1 among Metro Perth · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #12 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 653
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries
Population
Estimated resident population
7,627(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +5.5% over 5 years · 57th percentile in WA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +5.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +105
- Change in 5 years
- +397
- Growth rank in WA
- 57th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,800), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 7,163
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,622
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 210 of 3,030
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,518 / 261 / 36
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 10,510
- Against the person
- 3,082
- Against property
- 5,537
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,378
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -24.6%
Most common offence types
- Assault (Family)1419
- Breach Of Violence Restraint Order881
- Drug Offences1010
- Property Damage1172
- Stealing2671
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- WA Police district crime statistics — Western Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,044.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 66th
School list
- Kalamunda Secondary Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 45 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Kalamunda Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1030 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,156 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Kalamunda Primary Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1015 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 69 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Kalamunda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1059 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 368 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Mary's Mount Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Falls Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 298 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Kids Inn Child Kalamundakindergarten
- Spring Road Community KindergartenSpring Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
60 public transport stops in this suburb
- Canning Rd After Lesmurdie Rd
- Canning Rd After Lyndhurst Rd
- Canning Rd After Sampson Rd
- Canning Rd After Springdale Rd
- Lesmurdie Rd Before Canning Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
295 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 6 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 20 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 60 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 153 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.84
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.79
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.4
Food & drink(20)
- Cafe (2)
- Cyrenian CafeCafe
- Jack & JillCafe
- Le Pari-BrestCafe
- Old MatesCafe
42 Haynes Street
- Collodel's Ice CreamFast food
- Fast food
- Mateo's PizzaFast food
6 Canning Road, Kalamunda
- Noodler'sFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
- SubwayFast food
- ZambreroFast food
- The Best Drop TavernPub
- The Kalamunda HotelPub
43 Railway Road, Kalamunda
- Golden EagleRestaurant
- Kalamunda Tap HouseRestaurant
- Thai On the HillRestaurant
- The VaultRestaurant
- Viet Yummy'sRestaurant
Unit 1 3 Canning Road
Shopping(7)
- Sebastian ButchersButcher
- Kalamunda Artisan MarketMarketplace
- ColesSupermarket
39 Railway Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(3)
- Building FriendshipsCommunity centre
- Kalamunda LibraryLibrary
2 Railway Road, Kalamunda
- Kalamunda Town HallTownhall
2 Railway Road
Health & services(4)
- Mead MedicalMedical clinic
37 Elizabeth Street, Kalamunda
- Hills View PharmacyPharmacy
- Kalamunda PharmacyPharmacy
6 Canning Road, Kalamunda
- Nightinggales PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(153)
- Perth Hills PilatesGym
- Yoga MatGym
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (147)
- The Pool ShopSwimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- KADS TheatreTheatre
Transport(55)
55 bus stops
Other(35)
- Alcohol (2)
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- BankwestBank
- Westpac KalamundaBank
- Bench
- Kalamunda CyclesBicycle
14 Mead Street
- Bicycle Parking (13)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Bus Station
- Auto1Car Parts
- The Cheese ShopCheese
- Efficent Chips IT SolutionsComputer
6 Canning Road, Kalamunda
- Just CreamationsCrematorium
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- Drinking water (2)
- Fountain
- Jewelry
- Hills MassageMassage
- Massage
- Hedly Jorgensen ParkNature Reserve
- OPSMOptician
- Parking (7)
- Petrol station
- Holy Family ChurchPlace of worship
- St Barnabas ChurchPlace of worship
- Police
- AuspostPost Box
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Shower
- Toy WorldToys
- Waste Basket
- Chelsea decorYes
6 Canning Road, Kalamunda
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
18 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Andrew Street ReserveNature reserve
- Brine Moran ReserveNature reserve
- Broula Road ReservePark
- Coral Road ReservePark
- Crayden Road ReservePark
- Crown Reserve: R 28532Nature reserve
- Crumpet Creek ReserveNature reserve
- East Terrace ReserveNature reserve
- Gunbar Way ReserveNature reserve
- Hedly Jorgensen ParkNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 442
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Holy Family Church
- St Barnabas Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Kalamunda District Hospital (1.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Australian Clinical LabsSample_Collection
- Hills View PharmacyPharmacy
- Kalamunda District HospitalHospital
- Kalamunda PharmacyCanning RoadPharmacy
- Mead MedicalElizabeth StreetDoctor
- Nightinggales PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 155
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 51 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
5 heritage places
- Floriculture Nursery (fmr)120 Heath Rd, Kalamunda15265
- Kalamunda Hotel43 Railway Rd, Kalamunda24797
- Old Kalamunda Hotel43 Railway Rd, Kalamunda24787
- Kalamunda Hotel and Original Kalamunda Hotel43-45 Railway Rd, Kalamunda1251
- Stirk Cottage18 Kalamunda Rd, Kalamunda1253
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bullwinkel
- Member of Parliament
- Trish COOK (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,364
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.8 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 49.5%Labor 50.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.9 km away).
Coalition 47.4%Labor 52.6%
2.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kalamunda NorthLabor 52.5% · Coalition 47.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- KalamundaLabor 52.3% · Coalition 47.7% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Gooseberry HillLabor 55.7% · Coalition 44.3% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Lesmurdie NorthLabor 56.0% · Coalition 44.0% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- WallistonLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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