Palmer
WA 6225 • Western Australia
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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway via Collie and Bunbury provides access; Collie is the nearest service town
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
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Cameron Street
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Jones Street
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Wittenoom Street
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Vernon Street
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205 Prinsep Street
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Porter Street