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Palmwoods NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Palmwoods, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Palmwoods NSW is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmwoods is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Palmwoods is $200 per week ($867 per month). Palmwoods has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Palmwoods has a population density of 20.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmwoods is $1,517.
There were 1 recorded offences in Palmwoods in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).
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Palmwoods Population
Palmwoods Median Income & Rent
Palmwoods Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Palmwoods Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Palmwoods Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Palmwoods Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Palmwoods Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Palmwoods Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Palmwoods Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Palmwoods Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Palmwoods Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Palmwoods Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Palmwoods Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Palmwoods Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Palmwoods Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Palmwoods Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Palmwoods School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Palmwoods Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Palmwoods Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Palmwoods Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Palmwoods How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Palmwoods Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Palmwoods Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Palmwoods Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Palmwoods Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Palmwoods Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Palmwoods Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Palmwoods Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Palmwoods Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Palmwoods Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Palmwoods When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Palmwoods Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Palmwoods Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Palmwoods Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Palmwoods Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Palmwoods Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Palmwoods Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmwoods
What is the population of Palmwoods NSW?
The population of Palmwoods NSW is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Palmwoods?
The median personal income in Palmwoods NSW is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.
How much is rent in Palmwoods?
Median rent in Palmwoods NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Palmwoods?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmwoods NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Palmwoods?
The median age in Palmwoods NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Palmwoods a good suburb to live in?
Palmwoods is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 78.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 13150. All dollar figures in AUD.