Parmelia

WA 6167 • Greater Perth

6,184
Population (2021)
$32,084
Median Income
4.12 km²
Area
50m
Elevation

About Parmelia

Parmelia is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Western Australia, located within the Kwinana (City) area. With a population of 6,184 and a median income of $32,084, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.12 km² at an elevation of 50m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. Parmelia provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

Parmelia falls under postcode 6167 and is governed by Kwinana Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kwinana electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6167
Urban Area
Kwinana - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.25°, 115.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.12 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,010
Census 2021
6,184
2.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,028
Income 2021
$32,084
14.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,898
Born Overseas 1,881

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 513
  • 2. New Zealand 280
  • 3. Philippines 248
  • 4. India 94
  • 5. South Africa 55
  • 6. Scotland 51
  • 7. Thailand 35
  • 8. Malaysia 30
  • 9. Italy 27
  • 10. China 24
  • 11. Ireland 24
  • 12. Sri Lanka 23
  • 13. Singapore 22
  • 14. Germany 21
  • 15. Chile 20

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,568
Australian 1,894
Scottish 508
Irish 445
Australian Aboriginal 338
Filipino 293
Maori 203
German 198
Italian 189
Indian 125

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,394
Both parents born in Australia
2,423
Both parents born overseas
947
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.9%
Christianity
37.2%
Hinduism
1.6%
Buddhism
1.5%
Islam
1.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
392 (6.3%)
5-14 years
837 (13.5%)
15-19 years
377 (6.1%)
20-24 years
419 (6.8%)
25-34 years
805 (13.0%)
35-44 years
859 (13.9%)
45-54 years
816 (13.2%)
55-64 years
766 (12.4%)
65-74 years
570 (9.2%)
75-84 years
259 (4.2%)
85+ years
78 (1.3%)

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