Palm Beach at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,652
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Palm Beach.
The postcode for Palm Beach is 2108 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Palm Beach (2108) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Palm Beach has roughly 1,652 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Palm Beach scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palm Beach's population at 1,652, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,652
Median age
58
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$895/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,652
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
65
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Palm Beach.
Local schools for Palm Beach
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Government School Catchment
Barrenjoey High School
Avalon Public School
Bilgola Plateau Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Palm Beach.
- What is the Palm Beach postcode?
- Palm Beach is in the 2108 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Palm Beach?
- Palm Beach is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2108. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palm Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $895.
- What schools are in Palm Beach?
- There are 13 schools serving Palm Beach on this page, including Barrenjoey High School, Barrenjoey Montessori School, Maria Regina Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Palm Beach?
- Palm Beach has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palm Beach?
- Palm Beach is close to Whale Beach, Coasters Retreat, Careel Bay, Great Mackerel Beach, Currawong Beach.
- What is the population of Palm Beach?
- The population of Palm Beach is approximately 1,652 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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