Average rent in Bicton - Palmyra, WA2026

Bicton - Palmyra sits in the Melville local government area, 12km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 14,778 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 24% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,778

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Perth
12 km
Households renting
24%
Separate houses
61%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melville

Renting in Bicton - Palmyra

Bicton - Palmyra runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (73% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 24% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (61%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 41 and a population around 14,778. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 25% of residents were born overseas. Bicton - Palmyra is 12km from Perth, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bicton - Palmyra?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Bicton - Palmyra, WA was $350. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Bicton - Palmyra rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Bicton - Palmyra sat at $350 — 4% above the state average. The suburb is 12km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (61% separate houses, 6% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bicton - Palmyra have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bicton - Palmyra's $350/week (ABS 2021) include Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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