Palmwoods Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Palmwoods, QLD 4555 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$704,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
5.5%
Weekly Rent
$750
Renter Demand
39%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
Rental market indicator
Population
6,357
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State QLD
Postcode 4555
Median house price $704,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $750/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 5.5% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 39.0%
Vacancy rate
Population 6,357
Median household income $90,376/yr
Owner-occupied 61.0%
Median age 43 yrs
Total dwellings 1,203

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 25

Palmwoods shows around-average reported crime compared with other QLD suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: QLD police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.0%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
🔵 Moderate reported crime (25 incidents/1,000 residents) — QLD reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: QLD_ABS_Projected. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 1
Secondary 0
Schools in Palmwoods
Palmwoods State School Primary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Palmwoods's 5.5% gross rental yield is above the QLD median of 3.8%, across 1,067 QLD suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in QLD by price range, ranked by yield:

Tewantin, QLD
8.4% yield
$512,000
Forest Glen, QLD
8.3% yield
$562,000
Coolangatta, QLD
8.2% yield
$539,000
Dicky Beach, QLD
8.0% yield
$536,000
Broadbeach, QLD
7.9% yield
$575,000
Clear Island Waters, QLD
7.9% yield
$655,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $704,000
Deposit (20%) $140,800
Loan (80% LVR) $563,200
Weekly rent $750/wk
Annual rent income $39,000/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmwoods a good suburb to invest in?

Palmwoods has an average renter proportion. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Palmwoods?

The median house price in Palmwoods is approximately $704,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Palmwoods?

The indicative gross rental yield in Palmwoods is 5.5%, based on a median weekly rent of $750 against a median price of $704,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Palmwoods compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Palmwoods against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Palmwoods a safe suburb?

Palmwoods shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in QLD, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Palmwoods?

Palmwoods has 1 known school, including Palmwoods State School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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