Palmyra, WA 6157 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palmyra is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6157, home to 7,585 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Melville local government area and roughly 12 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,585
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,729 /week
- Median personal income
- $991 /week
- Median family income
- $2,516 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Melville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Tangney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Our Lady Of Fatima School
- Bicton Primary School
- Palmyra Primary School
- Richmond Primary School
- Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 65 bus stops
- Canning Hwy After Mckimmie Rd
- Canning Hwy Before Point Walter Rd
- Canning Hwy After Adrian St
- Canning Hwy Before Yeovil St
- Canning Hwy Before Harris St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 59 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 41 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 15.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.9% of the 4,387 resolvable premises in Palmyra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 25,624 across the Fremantle District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 11,412 theft, 5,559 violent offences, 2,761 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palmyra?
Palmyra (WA 6157) had 7,585 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Melville local government area.
What is the median rent in Palmyra?
The median advertised rent in Palmyra is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palmyra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Palmyra covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady Of Fatima School (0.3 km), Bicton Primary School (0.7 km), Palmyra Primary School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palmyra?
Palmyra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palmyra?
Across the surrounding area, 25,624 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (11,412), violent (5,559), property damage (2,761). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Palmyra?
In Palmyra, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (15.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Palmyra?
65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Palmyra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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