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Palmers Channel NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Palmers Channel NSW is 115 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmers Channel is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Palmers Channel is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Palmers Channel has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmers Channel has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Palmers Channel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmers Channel is $1,733.

There were 4 recorded offences in Palmers Channel in 2024-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Palmers Channel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Palmers Channel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

#4056 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Palmers Channel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (59) Female 47.3% (53)

Population Density

5.9

people per km²

115 people · 19.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Palmers Channel Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Palmers Channel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.5% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.5% 12 dwellings

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

Palmers Channel Country of Birth

Australia

93.4%

England

6.6%

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

Palmers Channel Religion

No Religion

36.8%

Anglican

26.4%

Catholic

17.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

12.3%

Baptist

3.8%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palmers Channel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

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

Palmers Channel Employment

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Employed full-time

29.2% 28 people

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Employed part-time

28.1% 27 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

39.6% 38 people

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

Palmers Channel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Bachelor Degree

14.6%

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

Palmers Channel Occupation

Managers

45.7%

Clerical & Administrative

17.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.4%

Professionals

8.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

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

Palmers Channel Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

25.0%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Education

12.5%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Health

7.5%

Society & Culture

7.5%

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

Palmers Channel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palmers Channel Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

29.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$4,000+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palmers Channel Marital Status

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Married

67.7% 63

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Divorced

14.0% 13

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Never married

18.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palmers Channel Ancestry

English

39.7%

Australian

31.4%

Scottish

10.9%

German

4.5%

Irish

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.2%

Dutch

3.2%

Other

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palmers Channel School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

22.2%

Primary — Government

14.8%

Pre-school

11.1%

Primary — Catholic

11.1%

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

Palmers Channel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 12

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No need for assistance

94.7% 214

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

Palmers Channel Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.8% 19

—

Not a volunteer

80.2% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palmers Channel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Palmers Channel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.6%

Walked only

11.1%

Did not go to work

8.3%

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

Palmers Channel Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.5%

1 vehicle

15.1%

2 vehicles

50.9%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Palmers Channel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.6%

3 bedrooms

40.4%

4 bedrooms

38.5%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

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

Palmers Channel Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

24.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palmers Channel Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

215

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palmers Channel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Palmers Channel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.1%

$1-$149/wk

12.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palmers Channel Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.9%

Couple — children under 15

37.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palmers Channel Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 3

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Never served

96.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Palmers Channel Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 16

—

Did not provide

83.5% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palmers Channel Children Ever Born

No children

17.9%

2 children

60.7%

3 children

21.4%

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

Palmers Channel When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Palmers Channel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

23.3%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

15.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Palmers Channel Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

6.3%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palmers Channel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

103

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Palmers Channel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palmers Channel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Assault

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Palmers Channel Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,199/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Palmers Channel

Your weekly income

≈ $5,196/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $849/wk

Rent share 29.2%

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Palmers Channel vs State & National Average

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Pop: 58 Income: $769/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $408/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $833/wk Rent: $665/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $593/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $537/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmers Channel

What is the population of Palmers Channel NSW?

The population of Palmers Channel NSW is 115 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².Palmers Channel is ranked #8,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Palmers Channel?

The median personal income in Palmers Channel NSW is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,199 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Palmers Channel is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Palmers Channel?

Median rent in Palmers Channel NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 29.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Palmers Channel ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Palmers Channel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmers Channel NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palmers Channel?

The median age in Palmers Channel NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palmers Channel a good suburb to live in?

Palmers Channel is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 115.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.2% 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: 13146. All dollar figures in AUD.