Kalamunda, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kalamunda, in the City Of Kalamunda local government area.
| Locality | Kalamunda |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kalamunda |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.97294 |
| Longitude | 116.05146 |
| Population | 6,744 |
| Density | 634.4 /km² |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Elevation | 289 m |
| Postcode | 6076 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 18 km east |
Kalamunda is a locality in the City Of Kalamunda local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,744. The locality covers an area of 10.6 km², giving a population density of about 634.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 289 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km east of Perth. Kalamunda is located at 31.9729°S, 116.0515°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6076.
Kalamunda rests upon a gentle rise, its streets a quiet hum of activity against a backdrop of undulating Perth Hills terrain. It lies 13.2 km north-east of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 13.7 km north-north-east of Gosnells. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness, a subtle scent of eucalypt and damp earth that hints at the wilder country just beyond. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of native trees that fringe the residential areas, paints the pavements in shifting patterns, a constant, gentle reminder of the natural world that presses in. The character of Kalamunda is one of calm, a place where the pace feels a little slower, allowing for the observation of small details – the vibrant flash of a lorikeet in a gum tree, the slow progress of a neighbour tending their garden, the comforting solidity of houses built to embrace the landscape.
This locality’s story is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the foresight of early settlers. The fertile soils have long supported orchards, their legacy still evident in roadside stalls laden with seasonal fruits, a vibrant splash of colour against the green. The economy, while diversified, still feels the echo of those agricultural roots, with a strong emphasis on local produce and artisanal goods contributing to Kalamunda’s distinctive flavour. History whispers from the older buildings, their sturdy construction a testament to a time when life was perhaps more directly tied to the seasons and the earth. The nearby escarpment and its protected bushland parks offer not just recreational pursuits but also a tangible connection to the ancient landscape, a quiet beauty that has shaped the spirit of Kalamunda for generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kalamunda, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kalamunda, in the City Of Kalamunda local government area.
Detailed location data for Kalamunda includes the postcode (6076), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kalamunda), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kalamunda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |