Palm Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,138
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Palm Island.
The postcode for Palm Island is 4816 (QLD).
Palm Island (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Palm Island has roughly 2,138 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Palm Island 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palm Island's population at 2,138, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (2% own, 92% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,138
Median age
27
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
2%
Renter occupied
92%
At a deeper level
2,138
Median age: 27
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Croydon Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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
Education
Schools in Palm Island.
Local schools for Palm Island
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Government School Catchment
Bwgcolman Community School
Non-Government Schools
St Michael's Catholic School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Palm Island.
- What is the Palm Island postcode?
- Palm Island is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Palm Island?
- Palm Island is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Palm Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Palm Island?
- There are 2 schools serving Palm Island on this page, including St Michael's Catholic School, Bwgcolman Community School.
- How walkable is Palm Island?
- Palm Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palm Island?
- Palm Island is close to Taylors Beach, Allingham, Forrest Beach, Lucinda, Halifax.
- What is the population of Palm Island?
- The population of Palm Island is approximately 2,138 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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