Palmerston at a glance
Median house
$1,038,000
Median unit
$637,750
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,579
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Palmerston.
The postcode for Palmerston is 2913 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Palmerston is $1,038,000.
Palmerston (2913) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,038,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Palmerston has roughly 5,579 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Palmerston scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmerston's population at 5,579, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,579
Median age
36
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,038,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $637,750, roughly 39% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $208,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,038,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $637,750.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$1,038,000
$637,750
5,579
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.30% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,038,000 price tag). Units yield 3.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.30%
Based on $1,038,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.67%
Based on $637,750 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
128
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Palmerston.
Local schools for Palmerston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Palmerston District Primary School
Gungahlin College
Gold Creek School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Palmerston.
- What is the median house price in Palmerston?
- The median house price in Palmerston, ACT 2913 is $1,038,000. The median unit price is $637,750.
- What is the Palmerston postcode?
- Palmerston is in the 2913 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Palmerston?
- Palmerston is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2913. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Gungahlin region.
- What is the average rent in Palmerston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Palmerston?
- There are 20 schools serving Palmerston on this page, including Palmerston District Primary School, Burgmann Anglican School, Gungahlin College.
- How walkable is Palmerston?
- Palmerston has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Palmerston?
- Palmerston is close to Crace, Taylor, Ginninderra Village, Gungahlin, Ngunnawal.
- What is the population of Palmerston?
- The population of Palmerston is approximately 5,579 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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