Palmyra
WA 6157 · Melville
7,585 (2021) → 8,208 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Palmyra is a stable suburb in Melville, WA 6157, about 13km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Palmyra are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Palmyra has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6157 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.5%), New Zealand (2.28%), Scotland (1.41%), South Africa (1.04%), Italy (0.94%)
Top languages: Italian (1.53%), Spanish (0.83%), French (0.75%), Portuguese (0.5%), Mandarin (0.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1096 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1116
- Palmyra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1113
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bicton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1113
- Melville Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1071
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1156
- Caralee Community SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1010
- Fremantle Language Development CentrePrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 991
- Melville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1119
- Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - St Joseph Pignatelli CampusPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1131
- East Fremantle Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1149
- Hilton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1065
- White Gum Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1119
- Attadale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1137
- John Curtin College Of The ArtsSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1129
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Palmyra
Is Palmyra safe?
Palmyra has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Palmyra from Perth CBD?
Palmyra is about 12.7 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Palmyra?
Palmyra has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1115 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Palmyra?
Palmyra has a transport score of 58/100 and 21 bus stops.