Kalamunda
WA 6076 · Kalamunda
7,163 (2021) → 7,542 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kalamunda is a moderate growth suburb in Kalamunda, WA 6076, about 19km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Kalamunda are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is about 28km inland. Kalamunda has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6076 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (14.64%), New Zealand (2.58%), Scotland (1.47%), South Africa (1.35%), Italy (1.05%)
Top languages: Italian (1.3%), German (1.02%), Afrikaans (0.38%), Mandarin (0.24%), Thai (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1021 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kalamunda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Kalamunda Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- Kalamunda Primary Education Support CentrePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1015
- Kalamunda Secondary Education Support CentreSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mary's Mount Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1075
- Falls Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1067
- Gooseberry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1069
- St Brigid's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1060
- Walliston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1041
- Kalamunda Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1080
- Lesmurdie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1049
- HillSide Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1039
- Heritage College PerthCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1030
- Mazenod CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1060
- Lesmurdie Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1028
- Maida Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1019
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kalamunda
Is Kalamunda safe?
Kalamunda has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Kalamunda from Perth CBD?
Kalamunda is about 18.5 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 68 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kalamunda?
Kalamunda has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kalamunda?
Kalamunda has a transport score of 34/100 and 56 bus stops.