Palmer QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Palmer, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Palmer QLD is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmer is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Palmer has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmer has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (47% of residents).

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Palmer Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Palmer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$774/wk
$40,248 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Palmer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 69.8% (30) Female 30.2% (13)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
46 people · 7664.7 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Palmer Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Palmer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Palmer Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Palmer Religion

Not stated
47.4%
No Religion
34.2%
Catholic
10.5%
Uniting Church
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palmer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.8%

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

Palmer Employment

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Employed full-time
51.9% 14 people
Employed part-time
14.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 9 people

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

Palmer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Palmer Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

Palmer Field of Study

Engineering
54.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
45.5%

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

Palmer Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palmer Marital Status

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Married
26.5% 9
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Divorced
26.5% 9
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Widowed
14.7% 5
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Never married
32.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palmer Ancestry

Australian
40.7%
English
25.9%
Scottish
18.5%
Other
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palmer Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 48

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

Palmer Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.4% 4
Not a volunteer
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palmer How People Get to Work

Other
41.7%
Walked only
33.3%
Car (driver)
25.0%

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

Palmer Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Palmer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
42.9%
4 bedrooms
57.1%

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

Palmer Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
45.0%
moved in the last 5 years
41.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palmer Indigenous Population

6.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
42
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palmer Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Palmer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
41.7%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palmer Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.6%
Couple — no children under 15
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palmer Military Service

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Previously served
14.3% 3
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Never served
85.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Palmer Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palmer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
52.4%

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

Palmer Household Size

2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palmer Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Palmer

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share

Palmer vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmer

What is the population of Palmer QLD?

The population of Palmer QLD is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Palmer?

The median personal income in Palmer QLD is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

What is the median age in Palmer?

The median age in Palmer QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palmer a good suburb to live in?

Palmer is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 46.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 32261. All dollar figures in AUD.