Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Palmer WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Palmer, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Palmer WA is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmer is $1,024 per week ($53,248 per year). Median rent in Palmer is $138 per week ($598 per month). Palmer has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmer has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmer is $1,142.

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Palmer Population

residents (Census 2021)

Palmer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,024/wk

$53,248 per year

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Median Rent

$138/wk

$598 per month

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,142/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Palmer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.8% (30) Female 36.2% (17)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

50 people · 163.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Palmer Age Distribution

5-9

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Palmer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Palmer Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Palmer Religion

No Religion

48.8%

Catholic

27.9%

Anglican

16.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palmer Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Palmer Employment

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Employed full-time

48.6% 17 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 11 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Palmer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Palmer Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

70.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Palmer Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Palmer Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palmer Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

19.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

28.6%

$4,000+/wk

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palmer Marital Status

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Married

48.8% 21

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Divorced

18.6% 8

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Never married

32.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palmer Ancestry

English

50.0%

Australian

26.6%

Irish

12.5%

Italian

6.3%

Other

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palmer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.6%

Secondary — Government

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Palmer Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Palmer Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 8

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Not a volunteer

83.3% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palmer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Palmer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Bus

12.5%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Palmer Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Palmer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

14.8%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

40.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Palmer Population Mobility

27.7%

moved in the last year

45.8%

moved in the last 5 years

72.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palmer Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

102

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palmer Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Palmer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.4%

$300-$399/wk

13.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palmer Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.0%

Couple — children under 15

28.0%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palmer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 4

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Did not provide

90.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palmer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.3%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

21.2%

30+ hours

12.1%

Did not do domestic work

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Palmer Household Size

1 person

61.1%

2 persons

16.7%

3 persons

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palmer Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Palmer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palmer Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $138/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Palmer

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $138/wk

Left after rent $1,174/wk

Rent share 10.5%

Palmer vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Talgomine

Pop: 25 Income: $604/wk

Badgerin Rock

Pop: 25 Income: $687/wk

Bringo

Pop: 25 Income: $342/wk

Caraban

Pop: 25 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ellendale (WA)

Pop: 25 Income: $1,025/wk

Glencoe (WA)

Pop: 25 Income: $1,031/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmer

What is the population of Palmer WA?

The population of Palmer WA is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Palmer?

The median personal income in Palmer WA is $1,024 per week, or $53,248 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Palmer?

Median rent in Palmer WA is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Palmer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmer WA is $1,142. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palmer?

The median age in Palmer WA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palmer a good suburb to live in?

Palmer is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 50.The median income is $1,024/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51196. All dollar figures in AUD.