WA · Kalamunda Council
High Wycombe, 6057
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Desirability score
- Top transport
- Parks
- Cafés
- Schools
- Shops
Suburb profile
High Wycombe is a practical established suburb in Kalamunda, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and transport and access, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 12,198
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,758
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 314 of 4,885
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 376 / 165 / 5
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $635
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 975
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · Period: wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated on site · Monthly bond summaries
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 972
- Edney Primary SchoolPrimary
- High Wycombe Primary SchoolPrimary
- Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
72 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kalamunda Rd After Chullwyne Mews
- Kalamunda Rd After Cyril Rd
- Kalamunda Rd After Hawkevale Rd
- Kalamunda Rd Before Abernethy Rd
- Kalamunda Rd Before Newburn Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Amenities
121 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
530 Kalamunda Road, High Wycombe
- BankwestATM
- Bakers DelightBakery
530 Kalamunda Road, High Wycombe
- Bakery
- Bendigo BankBank
- Bbq
- Bicycle Parking (10)
- TransperthBicycle Parking
- TABBookmaker
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
27 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Agraulia Court ParkPark
- Brae Road ReserveNature reserve
- Cyril Road ReserveNature reserve
- Elmore Way ParkPark
- Emms ReservePark
- Fleming ReservePark
- Gladys Newton ParkPark
- Jacaranda Springs EstatePark
- John MacLarty ParkPark
- Larwood Crescent POSPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Doctordoctor
- Friendlies PharmacyKalamunda Roadpharmacy
- High Wycombe General PracticeChipping Drivedoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 61.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 580th in Australia
- State rank
- 64th in WA
- Peer rank
- #46 among Metro Perth · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #46 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 65%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Doctorhealthdoctor
- Friendlies PharmacyhealthKalamunda Roadpharmacy
- High Wycombe General PracticehealthChipping Drivedoctor
- Agraulia Court Parkgovernmentpark
- Brae Road Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Cyril Road Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Elmore Way Parkgovernmentpark
- Emms Reservegovernmentpark
- Fleming Reservegovernmentpark
- Gladys Newton Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Western Australia.