Kalamunda vs Lesmurdie
The verdict
Kalamunda rates higher for liveability (71 vs 58).
Scores
KalamundaLesmurdie
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 49 |
| Transport | 34 | 33 |
| Education | 59 | 57 |
| Liveability | 71 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,163 | 8,413 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,622 | $2,083 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 64.1% | 70.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kalamunda Moderate Growth · Lesmurdie Stable
Property
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,005 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kalamunda · Lesmurdie
Transport
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.3 km | 7.5 km |
Liveability
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 209 | 197 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.2 km | 27.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 18.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.0 km | 13.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kalamunda | Lesmurdie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,163 | 8,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,542 | 8,666 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,222 | 9,036 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kalamunda or Lesmurdie?
Kalamunda and Lesmurdie have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Kalamunda or Lesmurdie?
Lesmurdie has a higher average school ICSEA (Kalamunda 1032 vs Lesmurdie 1056; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kalamunda or Lesmurdie?
Kalamunda has the higher transport score (Kalamunda 34/100 vs Lesmurdie 33/100).
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