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 Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Palmdale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$774/wk
$40,248 per year
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,253/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Palmdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (53) Female 45.9% (45)

Population Density

30.9
people per km²
95 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,178
Family income/wk

Palmdale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Palmdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.4% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.6% 8 dwellings

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

Palmdale Country of Birth

Australia
91.1%
England
8.9%

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

Palmdale Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Anglican
17.9%
Catholic
9.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.1%
Not stated
4.8%
Church Christ
3.6%
Brethren
3.6%
Buddhism
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palmdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.8%

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

Palmdale Employment

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Employed full-time
31.4% 27 people
Employed part-time
15.1% 13 people
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Not in labour force
53.5% 46 people

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

Palmdale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.8%
Certificate III/IV
22.8%
Postgraduate Degree
17.5%

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

Palmdale Occupation

Professionals
38.9%
Clerical & Administrative
19.4%
Managers
16.7%
Sales Workers
13.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.1%

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

Palmdale Field of Study

Natural & Physical Sciences
28.6%
Creative Arts
28.6%
Health
21.4%
Management & Commerce
21.4%

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

Palmdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palmdale Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palmdale Marital Status

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Married
47.1% 40
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Divorced
15.3% 13
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Widowed
5.9% 5
👤
Never married
31.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palmdale Ancestry

Australian
30.0%
English
29.3%
Scottish
16.4%
German
8.6%
Irish
7.1%
Italian
3.6%
Other
2.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palmdale School & University Attendance

Pre-school
33.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
27.8%
Secondary — Government
22.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
16.7%

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

Palmdale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 3
No need for assistance
98.3% 174

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

Palmdale Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.6% 12
Not a volunteer
85.4% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palmdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Did not go to work
17.6%

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

Palmdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
19.4%

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

Palmdale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.9%
3 bedrooms
9.7%
4 bedrooms
67.7%
5 bedrooms
9.7%

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

Palmdale Population Mobility

12.6%
moved in the last year
37.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palmdale Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
163
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palmdale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Cancer
8
Asthma
5
Mental health
5
Diabetes
4

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

Palmdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.2%
$3,500+/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palmdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.2%
Couple — no children
26.3%
Couple — no children under 15
18.4%
One parent — no children under 15
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palmdale Military Service

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Previously served
3.8% 3
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Never served
96.2% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Palmdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.2% 4
Did not provide
94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palmdale Children Ever Born

No children
15.0%
2 children
65.0%
3 children
20.0%

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

Palmdale When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
6
1981–1990
5
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
4

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

Palmdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5–14 hours
28.2%
15–29 hours
21.2%
30+ hours
22.4%
Did not do domestic work
11.8%

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

Palmdale Household Size

1 person
17.9%
2 persons
35.7%
3 persons
28.6%
4 persons
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palmdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
83
Moved from NSW
9

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

Palmdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palmdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Palmdale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1018
avg ICSEA score
332
total students
Ourimbah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 332 students
1018
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Palmdale Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,156/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Palmdale

≈ $9,343/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,756/wk
Rent share 18.6%

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Palmdale vs State & National Average

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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.