Kalamunda vs Mundaring - Swan View

Kalamunda and Mundaring - Swan View are nearby areas with very different layouts. Kalamunda is much more walkable, with a score of 5.4 (somewhat walkable), while Mundaring - Swan View is 3.7 (mostly car-dependent). This is seen in the access to essentials; for example, 63.7% of Kalamunda homes are within 15 minutes' walk of groceries, compared to just 35.2% in Mundaring - Swan View. Kalamunda also has far higher rates of First Nations Year 12 completion at 39.5%, while Mundaring - Swan View is lower than most areas at 27.7%.

Both areas have a similar experience for First Nations residents in terms of money, with typical personal incomes and unemployment rates remaining nearly the same. However, the age gap between the two groups is wide, as First Nations residents are noticeably older in Mundaring - Swan View (28 years) than in Kalamunda (21 years). These two areas have tracked differently over time, with the gap in walkability and access to parks and schools remaining far higher in Kalamunda.