Palm Grove at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
87
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Palm Grove.
The postcode for Palm Grove is 2258 (NSW).
Palm Grove (2258) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Palm Grove has roughly 87 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 Grove scores 0/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palm Grove's population at 87, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
87
Median age
55
Family households
79%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
87
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Palm Grove.
Local schools for Palm Grove
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Government School Catchment
Somersby Public School
Ourimbah Public School
Central Mangrove 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 Grove.
- What is the Palm Grove postcode?
- Palm Grove is in the 2258 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Palm Grove?
- Palm Grove is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2258, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palm Grove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Palm Grove?
- There are 16 schools serving Palm Grove on this page, including Somersby Public School, Ourimbah Public School, Central Mangrove Public School.
- How walkable is Palm Grove?
- Palm Grove has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palm Grove?
- Palm Grove is close to Somersby, Palmdale, Ourimbah, Kangy Angy, Peats Ridge.
- What is the population of Palm Grove?
- The population of Palm Grove is approximately 87 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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