Palmyra at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
7,585
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Palmyra.
The postcode for Palmyra is 6157 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Palmyra (6157) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Palmyra has roughly 7,585 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Palmyra scores 22/100 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 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmyra's population at 7,585, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,585
Median age
39
Family households
60%
Lone person
36%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
7,585
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Palmyra.
Local schools for Palmyra
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Government School Catchment
Palmyra Primary School
Bicton Primary School
Richmond Primary School
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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.
- What is the Palmyra postcode?
- Palmyra is in the 6157 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Palmyra?
- Palmyra 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Palmyra?
- There are 20 schools serving Palmyra on this page, including Palmyra Primary School, Our Lady of Fatima School, Bicton Primary School.
- How walkable is Palmyra?
- Palmyra has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Palmyra?
- Palmyra is close to Palmyra, Palmyra Dc, Bicton, Willagee Central, Willagee.
- What is the population of Palmyra?
- The population of Palmyra is approximately 7,585 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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