Palmdale at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Palmdale.
The postcode for Palmdale is 2258 (NSW).
Palmdale (2258) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Palmdale has roughly 95 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Palmdale scores 2/100 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, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmdale's population at 95, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
54
Family households
62%
Lone person
14%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Palmdale.
Local schools for Palmdale
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Government School Catchment
Ourimbah Public School
Tuggerah Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
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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 Palmdale.
- What is the Palmdale postcode?
- Palmdale is in the 2258 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Palmdale?
- Palmdale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2258, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palmdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Palmdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Palmdale on this page, including Ourimbah Public School, Central Coast Steiner School, Tuggerah Public School.
- How walkable is Palmdale?
- Palmdale has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Palmdale?
- Palmdale is close to Kangy Angy, Fountaindale, Ourimbah, Glenning Valley, Palm Grove.
- What is the population of Palmdale?
- The population of Palmdale is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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