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Palm Island
QLDPalm Island is a growing suburb in QLD with 2,335 residents.
- SA2 code
- 318011466
- State
- QLD
Population
2,335
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+5.9%
3yr: +6.5% · 10yr: -8.4%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$125/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$977/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Palm Island (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +6.5%5yr: +5.9%10yr: -8.4%Total: +2.9%
Population grew from 2,269 to 2,335 over 24 years, averaging 0.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 85.5%Almost entirely detached houses (90.9%), rental-heavy (98.5% renting), built for families (42% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 91%
427 houses3 townhouses40 apartments
Tenure
Renting 99%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
21 (4.4%)
2 bed
118 (24.9%)
3 bed
200 (42.3%)
4 bed
110 (23.3%)
5 bed
15 (3.2%)
6+ bed
9 (1.9%)