Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale

Parmelia

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6,184

Median age: 37

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Parmelia.

Local schools for Parmelia

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Government School Catchment

Gilmore College

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Bertram Primary School

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Calista Primary School

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© 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

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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.

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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