Suburbs Palmers Oaky

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Palmers Oaky NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Palmers Oaky NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmers Oaky is $424 per week ($22,048 per year). Palmers Oaky has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmers Oaky has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmers Oaky is $1,753.

There were 2 recorded offences in Palmers Oaky in 2025-26, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Palmers Oaky, New South Wales — 33.1896°S, 149.8588°E

Crime: Low Med High

Palmers Oaky Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Palmers Oaky Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$424/wk
$22,048 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,753/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Palmers Oaky Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.9% (22) Female 42.1% (16)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
38 people · 182.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Palmers Oaky Age Distribution

25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Palmers Oaky Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 4 dwellings

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

Palmers Oaky Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Palmers Oaky Religion

No Religion
47.5%
Catholic
22.5%
Not stated
15.0%
Anglican
7.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palmers Oaky Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
54.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
45.5%

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

Palmers Oaky Employment

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Employed full-time
41.4% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
31.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
27.6% 8 people

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

Palmers Oaky Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Palmers Oaky Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%

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

Palmers Oaky Field of Study

Health
30.8%
Engineering
23.1%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%
Management & Commerce
23.1%

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

Palmers Oaky Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palmers Oaky Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palmers Oaky Marital Status

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Married
45.2% 14
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Divorced
9.7% 3
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Widowed
9.7% 3
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Never married
35.5% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palmers Oaky Ancestry

Australian
42.9%
English
28.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
16.3%
Irish
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palmers Oaky Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 51

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

Palmers Oaky Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.4% 6
—
Not a volunteer
80.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palmers Oaky Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Palmers Oaky How People Get to Work

Car (passenger)
54.5%
Car (driver)
45.5%

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

Palmers Oaky Car Ownership

2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
46.2%

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

Palmers Oaky Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
44.4%
3 bedrooms
55.6%

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

Palmers Oaky Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
35.1%
moved in the last 5 years
9.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palmers Oaky Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
60
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palmers Oaky Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
40.0%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palmers Oaky Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.1%
One parent — no children under 15
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
21.4%
Couple — children under 15
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palmers Oaky Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.2% 5
—
Did not provide
80.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palmers Oaky Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Palmers Oaky Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
21.4%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
10.7%

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

Palmers Oaky Household Size

1 person
57.1%
2 persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palmers Oaky Where Residents Moved From

Same address
28
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Palmers Oaky Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Palmers Oaky Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,292/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 Palmers Oaky

≈ $5,599/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,292/wk
Rent share —

Palmers Oaky vs State & National Average

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Pop: 19 Income: $665/wk
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Pop: 19 Income: $849/wk Rent: $150/wk
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Pop: 19 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $280/wk
Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW)
Pop: 19 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $590/wk
Boonoo Boonoo
Pop: 19 Income: $391/wk
Briarbrook
Pop: 19 Income: $762/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmers Oaky

What is the population of Palmers Oaky NSW?

The population of Palmers Oaky NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Palmers Oaky?

The median personal income in Palmers Oaky NSW is $424 per week, or $22,048 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Palmers Oaky?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmers Oaky NSW is $1,753. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palmers Oaky?

The median age in Palmers Oaky NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palmers Oaky a good suburb to live in?

Palmers Oaky is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $424/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 13148. All dollar figures in AUD.