Kalamunda vs Swan

Kalamunda and Swan are two nearby areas in Western Australia with very different levels of walkability. Kalamunda is much more convenient for pedestrians, with 63.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 43.5% near health services, compared to 50.5% and 30.8% in Swan. This is reflected in Kalamunda's street connectivity, which is well higher than in Swan. While both areas are considered somewhat walkable, Swan has a far larger First Nations population, with 5,170 people compared to 1,350 in Kalamunda.

Both areas share very similar outcomes for their First Nations residents, including similar unemployment rates and median personal incomes. This common ground exists alongside a shared level of transit access, as both areas have exactly 84.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Kalamunda has more parks within walking distance, public transport is a more common walkable amenity in Swan.