Armadale vs Kalamunda

Armadale and Kalamunda are nearby areas in Western Australia with distinct profiles. Armadale has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,785 people, compared to 1,350 in Kalamunda. This is linked to a higher First Nations unemployment rate in Armadale, which is 20.0%—well above the national figure. In contrast, Kalamunda is more walkable for daily needs, with 63.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to 53.2% in Armadale.

Both areas are very similar in how they are laid out and accessed. They each have a walkability score of around 5, meaning both are somewhat walkable, and about 85% of homes in both areas are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. First Nations residents in both places share a typical age of 21 years. While Armadale has more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, Kalamunda has a larger share of homes within a short walk of parks.