Palmerston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.3k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Palmerston.
The postcode for Palmerston is 4860 (QLD).
Palmerston (4860) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland.
Palmerston has roughly 11,316 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Palmerston with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Nearby suburbs
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Palmerston 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.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmerston's population at 11,316, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
11,316
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,316
Median age: 42
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Palmerston?
A local agent who actually sells in Palmerston will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Palmerston?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Palmerston, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Palmerston?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Palmerston
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Tablelands Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,797
total offences in 2026 across the Tablelands Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Palmerston.
Local schools for Palmerston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Millaa Millaa State School
Ravenshoe State School
Non-Government Schools
St Teresa's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Palmerston.
- What is the Palmerston postcode?
- Palmerston is in the 4860 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- Where is Palmerston?
- Palmerston is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4860, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palmerston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Palmerston?
- There are 3 schools serving Palmerston on this page, including Millaa Millaa State School, Ravenshoe State School, St Teresa's School.
- How walkable is Palmerston?
- Palmerston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palmerston?
- Palmerston is close to Middlebrook, Maalan, Beatrice, Millaa Millaa, Ellinjaa.
- What is the population of Palmerston?
- The population of Palmerston is approximately 11,316 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
For Sale
Palmerston
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Palmerston vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Palmerston?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Palmerston: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide