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Palm Island

QLD

Palm 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

ABS · 2021

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%)

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All times in Australia/Canberra. Some series carry a 1-2 quarter publication lag from the source agency.