Kalamunda vs Avon

Avon and Kalamunda are very different Western Australian environments. Kalamunda is a somewhat walkable area where 93.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and 84.7% are near public transport. In contrast, Avon is mostly car-dependent, with only 43.9% of homes near a park and 19.8% near public transport. These differences extend to First Nations outcomes; the typical First Nations personal income in Kalamunda is $661, which is well higher than the $482 seen in Avon.

Both areas have First Nations unemployment rates that sit near the national figure, though it is well higher in Avon at 16.5%. In Kalamunda, First Nations residents are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21 compared to 28 in Avon. The gap in Year 12 completion for First Nations students is also stark, as it is far higher in Kalamunda at 39.5% than in Avon at 26.7%.