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Palmdale NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Palmdale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Palmdale NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmdale is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Palmdale is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Palmdale has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmdale has a population density of 30.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Palmdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmdale is $2,253.
There were 1 recorded offences in Palmdale in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Palmdale Demographics
Gender Split
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Palmdale Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Palmdale Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Palmdale Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Palmdale Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Palmdale Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Palmdale Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Palmdale Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Palmdale Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Palmdale Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Palmdale Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Palmdale Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Palmdale Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Palmdale Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Palmdale School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Palmdale Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Palmdale Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Palmdale How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Palmdale Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Palmdale Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Palmdale Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Palmdale Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Palmdale Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Palmdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Palmdale Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Palmdale Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Palmdale Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Palmdale Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Palmdale When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Palmdale Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Palmdale Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Palmdale Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Palmdale Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Palmdale Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Palmdale Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmdale
What is the population of Palmdale NSW?
The population of Palmdale NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Palmdale?
The median personal income in Palmdale NSW is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $2,156 per week.Family income is $2,178 per week.
How much is rent in Palmdale?
Median rent in Palmdale NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Palmdale?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmdale NSW is $2,253. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Palmdale?
The median age in Palmdale NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Palmdale a good suburb to live in?
Palmdale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13145. All dollar figures in AUD.