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Western Australia · Postcode 6076
Kalamunda postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 19 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Kalamunda at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Kalamunda ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kalamunda vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kalamunda | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,622 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,100 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Kalamunda is a locality 19 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6076. It falls within the Perth - South East region. The local government area is Kalamunda.
According to the 2021 Census, Kalamunda has a population of 7,163 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,622, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 71 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Kalamunda includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, with 2,820 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kalamunda scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Kalamunda area, including Kalamunda Senior High School, Kalamunda Primary School, Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre and others.
Kalamunda is part of the Kalamunda statistical area in Western Australia.
Kalamunda details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6076 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 7,163 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,622/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $773/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Population Density | 677/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,820 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 71 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.9755983 |
| Longitude | 116.0565936 |
| Distance from Perth | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Kalamunda |
| Federal Electorate | Hasluck |
| State Electorate | Swan Hills (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,160 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 717 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,279 (17.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,973 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 2,046 (28.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 815 (11.4%) |
| Asthma | 546 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 367 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 326 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 298 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 151 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 45 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 99 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 850 (30.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,103 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 734 (26.3%) |
Schools in Kalamunda
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kalamunda. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.