Kalamunda Primary Education Support CentreSpecialGovernment55
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
55
Administration
Fees
$183
Students
69
Ratio
8:1
Attend.
83%
Demographics
ICSEA
1015
Gender
29%/71%
Indig.
9%
LBOTE
35%
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support CentreSpecialGovernment48
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
48
Administration
Students
45
Ratio
5:1
Demographics
ICSEA
1000
Gender
31%/69%
Indig.
9%
LBOTE
7%
Location & Travel
0 min(28.1 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
21 min drive to Airport Central + 5 min transfer + 26 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
49 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1622/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
83%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Kalamunda
Full-time 27.1%Part-time 17.6%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 53.0%
Dwelling Types
Kalamunda
House 89.3%Semi-detached 9.3%Flat/Unit 1.3%
Commute Mode
Kalamunda
Car 83.0%Transit 3.1%Walk 2.0%WFH 11.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.1%
England
14.6%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.4%
India
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
93.3%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamunda
Is Kalamunda safe?
Kalamunda has a safety score of 76/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gooseberry Hill (93/100), Maida Vale (76/100), Walliston (87/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kalamunda?
Median weekly rent in Kalamunda is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gooseberry Hill ($952/wk), Maida Vale ($750/wk), Walliston ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kalamunda?
Kalamunda has a school rating of 59/100 across 4 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Kalamunda Senior High School (Secondary), Kalamunda Primary School (Primary), Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Kalamunda from Perth CBD?
Kalamunda is 35 minutes by car, or 69 minutes by public transport, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kalamunda affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kalamunda is $1.2M, up 25.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $825K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gooseberry Hill ($1.3M), Maida Vale ($949K), Walliston ($915K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/kalamunda
🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent🤝 Community🏡 Quiet Residential
Kalamunda is a beloved Perth Hills escape defined by towering jarrah forests, world-class hiking and mountain biking trails, and a charming village centre with a farmers market and local taphouse. Residents embrace a semi-rural lifestyle with backyard chickens, wildlife encounters, and sweeping valley views. The trade-off is real - bushfire season is a genuine annual concern, public transport is nearly non-existent, and the winding hill roads make everything car-dependent.
At $1.22M and rent of $700/week, the local housing market is 20% above the Perth metro median. Kalamunda sits a 35-minute drive from the CBD (69 min by transit), and most residents drive (68%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 76/100, 24 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 4 schools with a combined rating of 59/100, above average. The suburb's median age of 49 and household income of $1,622/week sit near the broader average.
“I'd probably pick Kalamunda, Aveley or Subiaco, the trees shading the footpath look cosy and I'd probably be more inclined to walk outside knowing there is ample shade from the blasted sun.”— 172 upvotes in community discussion