Side by sideSuburb comparison

Braemeadows vs Palm Island.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Braemeadows edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Braemeadows (884) sits above Palm Island (661). Braemeadows skews owner-occupied (79%), Palm Island runs more rental-dense (2% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Braemeadows edges out on average school ICSEA (884 vs 661).

Common questionsBraemeadows vs Palm Island

Common questions

Does Braemeadows or Palm Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Braemeadows scores 884 vs 661 in Palm Island. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Braemeadows
Metric
Palm Island

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$125/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
2.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
92.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
269
Population
2,138
52
Median age
27

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
2
884
Avg ICSEA
661

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).