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Palmer

WA 6225 • Western Australia

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
163.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuiet
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About Palmer

Palmer is a small rural locality in Western Australia's South West region, situated approximately 30 kilometres east of Collie within the Shire of Collie. Covering around 163 square kilometres of mixed farming, plantation forestry, and scrub country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality is set within the transitional country between the South West's jarrah forests and the wheat and sheep country of the broader south-west interior.

Collie is the nearest service town, known as Western Australia's only inland coal mining town and a centre for adventure tourism in the Wellington National Park and Collie River valley. The South West's forests, rivers, and proximity to the Margaret River wine region make the broader area one of WA's most scenic and accessible rural lifestyle destinations. Palmer suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the South West's attractive forest and farming hinterland.

Palmer falls under postcode 6225 and is governed by the Collie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Forrest, while state elections fall under the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6225
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Collie
Federal Electorate
Forrest
State Electorate
Warren-Blackwood (South West)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.35°, 116.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
163.15 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6225

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6225, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,580
Median 2023–24
$56,909
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,781

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6225; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
Drive to Bunbury for Transwa Australind (approx. 2 hr 30 min total to Perth)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 20 min - 2 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 5 min - 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ South Western Highway via Collie and Bunbury provides access; Collie is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Palmer has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Collie providing the nearest shops and community facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmer known for? +

Palmer is a quiet rural locality near Collie in WA's South West, known for its position in the forest and farming hinterland between the jarrah country and the Collie River valley's adventure tourism and coal mining district.

How far is Palmer from Perth? +

Palmer is approximately 210 kilometres south of Perth, typically a 2 hour to 2 hour 50 minute drive via the South Western Highway through Collie.

Does Palmer have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Palmer. A private vehicle is essential, with Collie providing the nearest services and Bunbury offering Transwa Australind rail connections to Perth.

What is the population of Palmer? +

According to the 2021 Census, Palmer has a population of approximately 50 residents across its 163 square kilometre area in the Shire of Collie.

Is Palmer a good place to live? +

Palmer suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in WA's South West, with Collie's adventure tourism and services accessible nearby and the Margaret River wine region and south coast within a comfortable drive.

What is the postcode for Palmer? +

The postcode for Palmer, WA is 6225.