Suburbs Palm Grove (NSW)

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Palm Grove NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Palm Grove, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Palm Grove NSW is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palm Grove is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Palm Grove is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Palm Grove has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Palm Grove has a population density of 5.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Palm Grove is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palm Grove is $2,075.

There were 13 recorded offences in Palm Grove in 2025-26, a rate of 149 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

Palm Grove Map

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📍 Palm Grove, New South Wales — 33.3199°S, 151.3035°E

Crime: Low Med High

Palm Grove Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Palm Grove Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$562/wk
$29,224 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,075/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Palm Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (45) Female 52.1% (49)

Population Density

5.4
people per km²
87 people · 16.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,541
Family income/wk

Palm Grove Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Palm Grove Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
75.0% 24 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 8 dwellings

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

Palm Grove Country of Birth

Australia
88.2%
England
11.8%

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

Palm Grove Religion

No Religion
54.5%
Catholic
23.9%
Anglican
13.6%
Not stated
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palm Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Palm Grove Employment

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Employed full-time
20.6% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.5% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
61.9% 39 people

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

Palm Grove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.7%
Bachelor Degree
26.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%
Postgraduate Degree
8.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.2%

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

Palm Grove Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
33.3%
Professionals
28.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Managers
14.3%

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

Palm Grove Field of Study

Health
28.6%
Creative Arts
28.6%
Engineering
21.4%
Society & Culture
21.4%

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

Palm Grove Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palm Grove Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palm Grove Marital Status

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Married
59.5% 44
↔️
Separated
6.8% 5
👤
Never married
33.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palm Grove Ancestry

Australian
41.3%
English
35.6%
Scottish
5.8%
Other
5.8%
Maori
4.8%
Irish
3.8%
Welsh
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palm Grove School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
30.0%

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

Palm Grove Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.3% 4
✅
No need for assistance
97.7% 169

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

Palm Grove Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.3% 17
—
Not a volunteer
76.7% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palm Grove How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
52.9%
Car (driver)
47.1%

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

Palm Grove Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.4%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
31.4%
4+ vehicles
17.1%

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

Palm Grove Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
31.0%
4 bedrooms
40.5%
5 bedrooms
11.9%

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

Palm Grove Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
19.0%
moved in the last 5 years
38.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palm Grove Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
174
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palm Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
5
Cancer
5
Diabetes
4
Stroke
4
Lung condition
3

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

Palm Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
11.6%
$150-$299/wk
11.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palm Grove Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.4%
Couple — children under 15
27.1%
Couple — no children under 15
22.9%
One parent — no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palm Grove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.6% 16
—
Did not provide
75.4% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palm Grove Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Palm Grove When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
5
2001–2010
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Palm Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.8%
5–14 hours
17.7%
15–29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
17.7%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

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

Palm Grove Household Size

1 person
31.0%
2 persons
55.2%
3 persons
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palm Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from NSW
8

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

Palm Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
62.5%
Step family — no other children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palm Grove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 13 total

Theft
12
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Palm Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,416/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.6%

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

If you earn X in Palm Grove

≈ $6,136/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,096/wk
Rent share 22.6%

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Palm Grove vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bell (NSW)
Pop: 44 Income: $450/wk
Breakfast Creek
Pop: 44 Income: $537/wk
Bullagreen
Pop: 44 Income: $780/wk Rent: $50/wk
Bulliac
Pop: 44 Income: $675/wk Rent: $240/wk
Coila
Pop: 44 Income: $524/wk Rent: $290/wk
Cornwallis
Pop: 44 Income: $669/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palm Grove

What is the population of Palm Grove NSW?

The population of Palm Grove NSW is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Palm Grove?

The median personal income in Palm Grove NSW is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,541 per week.

How much is rent in Palm Grove?

Median rent in Palm Grove NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Palm Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palm Grove NSW is $2,075. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palm Grove?

The median age in Palm Grove NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palm Grove a good suburb to live in?

Palm Grove is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 87.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 13144. All dollar figures in AUD.