Kalamunda vs Walliston
The verdict
Kalamunda rates higher for liveability (71 vs 60). Kalamunda is closer to the coast (28.2 km vs 30.2 km).
Scores
KalamundaWalliston
| Kalamunda | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 47 |
| Transport | 34 | 31 |
| Education | 59 | 52 |
| Liveability | 71 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kalamunda | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,163 | 1,016 |
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,622 | $1,887 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 64.1% | 73.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kalamunda Moderate Growth · Walliston Stable
Property
| Kalamunda | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 295 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,005 | 984 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kalamunda | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kalamunda · Walliston
Transport
| Kalamunda | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.3 km | 9.3 km |
Liveability
| Kalamunda | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 209 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.2 km | 30.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 21.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.0 km | 13.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kalamunda | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,163 | 1,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,542 | 1,047 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,222 | 1,091 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kalamunda or Walliston?
Kalamunda and Walliston have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Kalamunda or Walliston?
Walliston has a higher average school ICSEA (Kalamunda 1032 vs Walliston 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kalamunda or Walliston?
Kalamunda has the higher transport score (Kalamunda 34/100 vs Walliston 31/100).
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