Moving to Parmelia WA 6167
What the official numbers say about living in Parmelia — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,297 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Parmelia grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,149 → 6,184 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Parmelia scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kwinana, 2 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 1.3 km west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 17.8 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 33 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 5 supermarkets · 39 parks — see them all on the Parmelia profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Vincent’s Catholic Primary School 650 m · Gilmore College 1.4 km · North Parmelia Primary School 1.5 km · Calista Primary School 1.5 km · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School (Wellard Campus) 1.6 km · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 1.6 km · The King's College 1.6 km · Bertram Primary School 1.6 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.1 km · Woolworths 1.1 km · Coles 1.2 km · IGA 1.9 km · Woolworths 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Chisham Oval 200 m · Parmelia open space 400 m · Oakfield Gardens 450 m · Hinckley Park 500 m · Cole Grove Park 600 m · Parmelia Dog Park 700 m · Tuart Park 900 m · Hennessy Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Parmelia, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis · Red-capped Parrot · Red Wattlebird · Whistling Kite · Twenty-eight Parrot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Parmelia, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmelia here | 6,184 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Kwinana Town Centre | 567 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Orelia | 4,535 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Bertram | 6,196 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Calista | 1,975 | — | 1/10 | 30% |
| Wellard | 14,127 | — | 7/10 | 37% |
| Medina | 2,260 | — | 1/10 | 35% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kwinana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6167 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Parmelia profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,149 people to 6,184. It sits about 33 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Kwinana station is roughly 2 km away. Local government is Kwinana council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Parmelia vs Orelia · Parmelia vs Bertram.
Nearby guides: Kwinana Town Centre · Orelia · Bertram · Calista · Wellard · Medina.
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