9 min drive to Fremantle + 5 min transfer + 35 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1729/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
71%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Palmyra
Full-time 32.6%Part-time 19.2%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 45.8%
Dwelling Types
Palmyra
House 57.1%Semi-detached 37.1%Flat/Unit 5.8%
Commute Mode
Palmyra
Car 83.0%Transit 5.4%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 1.5%WFH 8.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.2%
England
8.5%
New Zealand
2.3%
South Africa
1.0%
India
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
90.0%
Italian
0.8%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmyra
Is Palmyra safe?
Palmyra has a safety score of 43/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bicton (43/100), Melville (WA) (53/100), East Fremantle (58/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Palmyra?
Median weekly rent in Palmyra is $810/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bicton ($850/wk), Melville (WA) ($850/wk), East Fremantle ($1100/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Palmyra?
Palmyra has a school rating of 79/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Palmyra Primary School (Primary), Our Lady of Fatima School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Palmyra from Perth CBD?
Palmyra is 26 minutes by car, or 57 minutes by public transport, or 49 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Palmyra affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Palmyra is $1.3M, up 19.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $770K. For renters, median weekly rent is $810/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bicton ($1.8M), Melville (WA) ($1.6M), East Fremantle ($2.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/palmyra
🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent
Palmyra is an established south-of-the-river suburb sitting between Fremantle and the broader Melville area, valued for its proximity to the coast, Garden City shopping, and the vibrant Fremantle cafe and arts scene. Residents enjoy a genuine community atmosphere and solid recreation options. Industrial odour from a nearby factory and the occasional antisocial incident are the main downsides, but the suburb remains a popular and affordable step up from its flashier neighbours.
At $1.27M and rent of $810/week, the local housing market is 25% above the Perth metro median. Palmyra sits a 26-minute drive from the CBD (57 min by transit), and most residents drive (68%). The safety score of 43/100 sits 9 points below the metro average of 52. It has 2 schools with a combined rating of 79/100, among the highest in Perth. The suburb's median age of 39 and household income of $1,729/week sit near the broader average.
“People that live in the area [near Dorsogna on Leach Hwy/Stock Rd] is it tolerable? Have you complained? Does it run 24/7?”— 38 upvotes in community discussion