Clarence Valley Council
Palmers Island
Palmers Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
482
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Palmers Island.
Palmers Island (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Palmers Island has roughly 482 residents, with an established, older skew. 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 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmers Island's population at 482, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
482
Median age
49
Family households
80%
Lone person
23%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$313/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
482
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
Education
Schools in Palmers Island.
Local schools for Palmers Island
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Government School Catchment
Palmers Island Public School
Harwood Island Public School
Iluka Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Palmers Island.
- What is the Palmers Island postcode?
- Palmers Island is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palmers Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $313.
- What schools are in Palmers Island?
- There are 11 schools serving Palmers Island on this page, including Palmers Island Public School, St James' Primary School, Harwood Island Public School.
- How walkable is Palmers Island?
- Palmers Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palmers Island?
- Palmers Island is close to Micalo Island, Freeburn Island, Harwood, Goodwood Island, Yamba.
- What is the population of Palmers Island?
- Palmers Island has approximately 482 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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