Palmers Channel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
115
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Palmers Channel.
The postcode for Palmers Channel is 2463 (NSW).
Palmers Channel (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Palmers Channel has roughly 115 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.
Palmers Channel 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmers Channel's population at 115, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (104% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
115
Median age
52
Family households
78%
Lone person
29%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
104%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
115
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Palmers Channel.
Local schools for Palmers Channel
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Government School Catchment
Gulmarrad Public School
Harwood Island Public School
Palmers Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Palmers Channel.
- What is the Palmers Channel postcode?
- Palmers Channel is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Palmers Channel?
- Palmers Channel is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2463, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palmers Channel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Palmers Channel?
- There are 11 schools serving Palmers Channel on this page, including Gulmarrad Public School, Valley Hope Christian School, Pacific Valley Christian School.
- How walkable is Palmers Channel?
- Palmers Channel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palmers Channel?
- Palmers Channel is close to James Creek, Micalo Island, Townsend, Maclean, Gulmarrad.
- What is the population of Palmers Channel?
- The population of Palmers Channel is approximately 115 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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