Palm Island
QLDPalm Island is a growing suburb in QLD with 2,138 residents.
- SAL code
- 32260
- SA2
- 318011466
- Population
- 2,138
Palm Island, QLD had 2,138 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 5.9% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 5-14 years, and the median age sits at 27. Households are most often single-parent families, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,167 a month. Around 1.6% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 91.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 90.9% of the suburb's housing stock. There are 2 schools located inside the suburb. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?2,138
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+5.9%
3yr: +6.5% · 10yr: -8.4%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$973/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
27
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?1/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?78.4%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
2 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?2
in suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Palm Island (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Palm Island suburb alone is ~2,138 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 2,269 to 2,335 over 24 years, averaging 0.1% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbSector
1 public · 1 private
Type
1 primary · 1 K-12
Total enrolment
294(1 of 2 reporting)
Avg per school
294
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 85.0%Almost entirely detached houses (90.9%), rental-heavy (91.9% renting), built for families (42% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Flood data is not yet available for QLD.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.