Moving to Palmyra WA 6157
What the official numbers say about living in Palmyra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,729 a week.
About 72% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Palmyra grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,609 → 7,585 people).
Around 60% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Palmyra sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: North Fremantle, 3.5 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Fremantle Station, 3.9 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: East Street Ferry Jetty, 2.7 km west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 10.4 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 12 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 50 schools · 76 cafes & restaurants · 12 supermarkets · 68 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Palmyra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Palmyra Primary School 200 m · Our Lady Of Fatima School 500 m · Bicton Primary School 1.1 km · Richmond Primary School 1.6 km · Melville Senior High School 1.9 km · Caralee Community School 2 km · Melville Primary School 2 km · Mel Maria Catholic Primary School (Saint Joseph Pignatelli Campus) 2.3 km
Groceries: Woolworths 900 m · Fresh Provisions 1.1 km · Coles 1.1 km · The Foodie's Basket 1.9 km · The Good Grocer IGA East Fremantle 2 km · Gilberts Fresh Food Market 2.3 km · IGA 2.3 km · Coles 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Reddings Reserve 200 m · King Victors Green 400 m · Three Bears Park 400 m · Solomon Public Open Space 450 m · Emily Main Park 550 m · John O'Sullivan Park 550 m · Oz Park 550 m · Dinosaur Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Palmyra, most often seen first: Willie Wagtail · Silver Gull · Laughing Turtle-dove · Little Pied Cormorant · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Palmyra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra here | 7,585 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Bicton | 6,961 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Melville | 6,204 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| O'connor | 460 | — | 7/10 | 2% |
| East Fremantle | 7,819 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Willagee | 5,447 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Attadale | 6,638 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Melville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6157 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Palmyra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,609 people to 7,585. It sits about 12 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and North Fremantle station is roughly 3.5 km away. Local government is Melville council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Palmyra vs Bicton · Palmyra vs Melville.
Nearby guides: Bicton · Melville · O'connor · East Fremantle · Willagee · Attadale.
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