Parmelia WA

Postcode 6167 · Kwinana LGA

Parmelia is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Kwinana local government area (postcode 6167). With a population of 6,184, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Parmelia is $507,000, having surged 36.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $239,000 (+25.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Parmelia is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 984, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 46 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Parmelia offers a gross rental yield of 5.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($507K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +36.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.6% High Yield
Price vs State$507K/$951K Below Median
Affordability7.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+36.1% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$57,404
Mean Income$64,380
Earners7,362
YoY Change+4.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$507K
36.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$239K
25.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
6,184
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,297
Personal Income /wk$617
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops46
Kwinana Stn Kwinana Station Transwa
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA984
Total Students706
Catholic1
Government1
St Vincent's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1031
North Parmelia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 936
Data: 2024