Side by sideSuburb comparison

Palm Island vs Allingham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allingham (910) sits above Palm Island (661).

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

Allingham edges out on average school ICSEA (910 vs 661).

Common questionsPalm Island vs Allingham

Common questions

Does Palm Island or Allingham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allingham scores 910 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

Palm Island
Metric
Allingham

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$125/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
2.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,138
Population
10,923
27
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
11
661
Avg ICSEA
910

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).