Yilgarn
Mount Palmer
Mount Palmer at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
894
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Mount Palmer.
Mount Palmer (6426) sits in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia.
Mount Palmer has roughly 894 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Palmer scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Palmer's population at 894, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
894
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
894
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Palmer.
Local schools for Mount Palmer
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Government School Catchment
Southern Cross District High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Palmer.
- What is the Mount Palmer postcode?
- Mount Palmer is in the 6426 postcode, in WA, in the Yilgarn region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Palmer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Mount Palmer?
- There are 2 schools serving Mount Palmer on this page, including Southern Cross District High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Mount Palmer?
- Mount Palmer has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Palmer?
- Mount Palmer is close to Marvel Loch, Ghooli, Yellowdine, Southern Cross, Moorine Rock.
- What is the population of Mount Palmer?
- Mount Palmer has approximately 894 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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