Parmelia at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
6,184
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Parmelia.
The postcode for Parmelia is 6167 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Parmelia (6167) sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region of Western Australia.
Parmelia has roughly 6,184 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.
Parmelia scores 2/100 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parmelia's population at 6,184, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,184
Median age
37
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
6,184
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parmelia.
Local schools for Parmelia
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Government School Catchment
Gilmore College
Bertram Primary School
Calista Primary School
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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 Parmelia.
- What is the Parmelia postcode?
- Parmelia is in the 6167 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- Where is Parmelia?
- Parmelia is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6167. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- What is the average rent in Parmelia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Parmelia?
- There are 20 schools serving Parmelia on this page, including St Vincent's School, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School, The King's College.
- How walkable is Parmelia?
- Parmelia has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Parmelia?
- Parmelia is close to Kwinana Town Centre, Orelia, Calista, Bertram, Medina.
- What is the population of Parmelia?
- The population of Parmelia is approximately 6,184 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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