Gungahlin
Palmerston
Palmerston at a glance
Median house
$1,038,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$637,750
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,579
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Palmerston.
Palmerston is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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
Sales data pending
$637,750
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
5,579
Median age: 36
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,579
Median age
36
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Palmerston postcode?
- Palmerston is in the 2913 postcode, in ACT, 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?
- Palmerston has approximately 5,579 residents. 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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