Bassendean vs Kalamunda

Bassendean and Kalamunda are nearby Western Australian areas with very different layouts. Bassendean is much more connected, with street connectivity at 99 intersections per square kilometre compared to 33 in Kalamunda. This layout makes Bassendean far more walkable; 93.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school and 98.1% are near public transport. In contrast, Kalamunda has a far larger First Nations population, with 1,350 people compared to 399 in Bassendean.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked similarly in some respects, such as First Nations educational attainment. Both areas have almost identical rates of Year 12 completion for First Nations residents, sitting at around 40%. While both are considered somewhat walkable, they differ in what is nearby. Bassendean has a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, while Kalamunda has a far greater share of homes near parks.