Palmyra Dc at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.6k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Palmyra Dc.
The postcode for Palmyra Dc is 6157 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Palmyra Dc (6157) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Palmyra Dc has roughly 14,603 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Palmyra Dc scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmyra Dc's population at 14,603, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,603
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,603
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Palmyra Dc.
Local schools for Palmyra Dc
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Government School Catchment
Palmyra Primary School
Caralee Community School
Fremantle Language Development Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Palmyra Dc.
- What is the Palmyra Dc postcode?
- Palmyra Dc is in the 6157 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Palmyra Dc?
- Palmyra Dc is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6157. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Palmyra Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Palmyra Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Palmyra Dc on this page, including Palmyra Primary School, Caralee Community School, Fremantle Language Development Centre.
- How walkable is Palmyra Dc?
- Palmyra Dc has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Palmyra Dc?
- Palmyra Dc is close to Palmyra, Palmyra, Willagee Central, Willagee, Melville.
- What is the population of Palmyra Dc?
- The population of Palmyra Dc is approximately 14,603 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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