Palmyra, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Palmyra, in the City Of Melville local government area.
| Locality | Palmyra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Melville |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.04522 |
| Longitude | 115.78499 |
| Population | 6,737 |
| Density | 2159.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Postcode | 6157 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 13 km southwest |
Palmyra is a locality in the City Of Melville local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,737. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 2159.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km southwest of Perth. Palmyra is located at 32.0452°S, 115.7850°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6157.
Palmyra rests on land that breathes the scent of salt and the distant whisper of the Indian Ocean. It lies 12.2 km south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 214°T), and is situated 13.5 km west-north-west of Canning Vale. The terrain here is gently undulating, a subtle rise and fall that gives way to wide, sun-drenched plains fringed with hardy coastal scrub and the occasional sturdy gum tree, its bark peeling like ancient parchment. The light, especially as the day begins to wane, possesses a remarkable clarity, casting long, soft shadows that deepen the ochre of the earth and paint the sky in hues of rose and lavender. The air carries a constant, almost imperceptible hum, a quiet energy that speaks of the sea's vastness and the land's patient endurance.
This pocket of Western Australia, Palmyra, has a history tied to the rhythm of the land and the opportunities it presented. Early endeavours here were shaped by the fertile soil and the proximity to burgeoning markets, leading to a local economy that has often found its strength in agriculture and grazing, the broad paddocks stretching outwards like a patchwork quilt. Over time, its character has been refined, absorbing the influences of those who have made their homes here, creating a distinctive local flavour. While the immediate landscape may appear understated, it holds a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the enduring beauty of the coastal plains.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmyra, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Palmyra, in the City Of Melville local government area.
Detailed location data for Palmyra includes the postcode (6157), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Melville), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Palmyra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |