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Palmer SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Palmer, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Palmer SA is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmer is $632 per week ($32,864 per year). Median rent in Palmer is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Palmer has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmer has a population density of 2.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Palmer is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmer is $1,280.
There were 2 recorded offences in Palmer in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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Palmer Population
Palmer Median Income & Rent
Palmer Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Palmer Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Palmer Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Palmer Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Palmer Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Palmer Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Palmer Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Palmer Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Palmer Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Palmer Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Palmer Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Palmer Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Palmer Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Palmer Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Palmer School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Palmer Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Palmer Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Palmer Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Palmer How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Palmer Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Palmer Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Palmer Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Palmer Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Palmer Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Palmer Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Palmer Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Palmer Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Palmer Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Palmer Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Palmer When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Palmer Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Palmer Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Palmer Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Palmer Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Palmer Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Palmer 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 Palmer
What is the population of Palmer SA?
The population of Palmer SA is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Palmer is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Palmer?
The median personal income in Palmer SA is $632 per week, or $32,864 per year.The median household income is $1,263 per week.Family income is $1,392 per week.Palmer is ranked #6,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Palmer?
Median rent in Palmer SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Palmer ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Palmer?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmer SA is $1,280. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Palmer?
The median age in Palmer SA 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 South Australia with a population of 215.The median income is $632/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 41092. All dollar figures in AUD.