Belmont vs Kalamunda

Belmont and Kalamunda are nearby areas with very different layouts. Belmont is very walkable, with 89.8% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and 99.6% within a 10-minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Kalamunda is only somewhat walkable, with 63.0% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents in Belmont also have much easier access to schools (88.8%) and groceries (80.4%) on foot, while these figures are lower in Kalamunda at 73.1% and 63.7% respectively.

These differences in accessibility have remained steady over time. While they differ in layout, both areas have similar outcomes for First Nations residents in some areas, such as Year 12 completion, which is a little higher in Belmont at 40.8% compared to 39.5% in Kalamunda. However, the gap in First Nations household income is quite large, with the typical income in Kalamunda at $1,903, which is well higher than the $1,481 seen in Belmont.