Palmer at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Palmer.
The postcode for Palmer is 6225 (WA).
Palmer (6225) sits in the Boyup Brook region of Western Australia.
Palmer has roughly 50 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmer's population at 50, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (48%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
50
Median age
54
Family households
48%
Lone person
48%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$138/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Palmer.
Local schools for Palmer
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Government School Catchment
Fairview Primary School
Amaroo Primary School
Collie Senior High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Palmer.
- What is the Palmer postcode?
- Palmer is in the 6225 postcode, in WA, in the Boyup Brook region.
- Where is Palmer?
- Palmer is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6225, in the Boyup Brook region.
- What is the average rent in Palmer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $138.
- What schools are in Palmer?
- There are 6 schools serving Palmer on this page, including Fairview Primary School, St Brigid's School, Amaroo Primary School.
- How walkable is Palmer?
- Palmer has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palmer?
- Palmer is close to Shotts, Harris River, Collie, Collie Burn, Buckingham.
- What is the population of Palmer?
- The population of Palmer is approximately 50 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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