Palmvale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Palmvale NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmvale is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Palmvale is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Palmvale has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmvale has a population density of 15.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmvale is $1,400.

There were 2 recorded offences in Palmvale in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Palmvale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Palmvale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
👤
Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 1.2 per bedroom

Palmvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.6% (53) Female 42.4% (39)

Population Density

15.0
people per km²
95 people · 6.3 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Palmvale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Palmvale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.0% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
13.0% 3 dwellings

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

Palmvale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Palmvale Religion

No Religion
58.0%
Anglican
9.1%
Not stated
8.0%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
8.0%
Catholic
5.7%
Baptist
4.5%
Othr Rel Sikhism
3.4%
Other Religions Tot
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palmvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%

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

Palmvale Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Palmvale Employment

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Employed full-time
24.2% 15 people
Employed part-time
40.3% 25 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.5% 22 people

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

Palmvale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.2%
Certificate III/IV
34.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
9.3%

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

Palmvale Occupation

Managers
34.5%
Labourers
20.7%
Professionals
17.2%
Community & Personal Service
17.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.3%

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

Palmvale Field of Study

Society & Culture
29.2%
Health
25.0%
Engineering
20.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

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

Palmvale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palmvale Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
36.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$4,000+/wk
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palmvale Marital Status

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Married
48.6% 35
↔️
Separated
4.2% 3
📋
Divorced
8.3% 6
👤
Never married
38.9% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palmvale Ancestry

English
32.4%
Australian
31.4%
Scottish
13.3%
Irish
6.7%
Other
5.7%
French
4.8%
Dutch
2.9%
Indian
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palmvale School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Primary — Government
50.0%

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

Palmvale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.8% 3
No need for assistance
98.2% 166

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

Palmvale Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.3% 9
Not a volunteer
85.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palmvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.4%
Did not go to work
23.1%
Truck
11.5%

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

Palmvale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
15.4%

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

Palmvale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.8%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Palmvale Population Mobility

5.7%
moved in the last year
29.5%
moved in the last 5 years
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palmvale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
168
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palmvale Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
5
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Palmvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palmvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.3%
Couple — no children
42.3%
One parent — children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palmvale Military Service

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Previously served
6.2% 4
👤
Never served
93.8% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Palmvale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.9% 11
Did not provide
83.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palmvale Children Ever Born

2 children
76.5%
3 children
23.5%

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

Palmvale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
2011–2015
3

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

Palmvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
32.3%
15–29 hours
17.7%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
24.2%

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

Palmvale Household Size

1 person
10.7%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
17.9%
6+ persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palmvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from NSW
3

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

Palmvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
63.6%
Blended family — no other children
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palmvale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Palmvale Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,724/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Palmvale

≈ $7,471/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,424/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Palmvale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Palmvale

What is the population of Palmvale NSW?

The population of Palmvale NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Palmvale?

The median personal income in Palmvale NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,724 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Palmvale?

Median rent in Palmvale NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Palmvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmvale NSW is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palmvale?

The median age in Palmvale NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palmvale a good suburb to live in?

Palmvale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 13149. All dollar figures in AUD.