Kalamunda, WA 6076 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kalamunda is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6076, home to 7,163 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mundaring local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 37 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk
Population7,163
Median age49
Area10.6 km²
To CBD37 km
LGAKalamunda

Demographics

Population
7,163
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,622 /week
Median personal income
$773 /week
Median family income
$2,199 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Kalamunda
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Hasluck
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$360 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,100
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Spring Road Community Kindergarten (Inc) Preschool · Government
  • Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Secondary · Government
  • Kalamunda Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre Primary · Government
  • Kalamunda Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 61 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Canning Rd After Heath Rd bus · 133 m
  • Mead St After Central Rd bus · 156 m
  • Kalamunda Bus Stn Stand 4 bus · 160 m
  • Railway Rd After Haynes St bus · 173 m
  • Kalamunda Bus Stn Stand 1 bus · 185 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 12 cafés
  • 13 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 52 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 5 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 29.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 94.9% of the 3,829 resolvable premises in Kalamunda. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 5.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 94.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 25,930 across the Armadale District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 8,360 theft, 7,261 violent offences, 2,942 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Armadale District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kalamunda?

Kalamunda (WA 6076) had 7,163 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Kalamunda local government area.

What is the median rent in Kalamunda?

The median advertised rent in Kalamunda is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kalamunda?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kalamunda covering government sectors. Nearest include: Spring Road Community Kindergarten (Inc) (0.3 km), Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre (0.7 km), Kalamunda Senior High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kalamunda?

Kalamunda is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (94.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kalamunda?

Across the surrounding area, 25,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (8,360), violent (7,261), property damage (2,942). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Kalamunda?

In Kalamunda, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (29.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Kalamunda?

61 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kalamunda centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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