Palmwoods at a glance
Population
78
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Palmwoods.
The postcode for Palmwoods is 2482 (NSW).
Palmwoods (2482) sits in the Byron region of NSW.
Palmwoods has roughly 78 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmwoods's population at 78, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
78
Median age
40
Family households
59%
Lone person
36%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
78
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Palmwoods.
Local schools for Palmwoods
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Government School Catchment
Main Arm Upper Public School
Wilsons Creek Public School
The Pocket Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Palmwoods.
- What is the Palmwoods postcode?
- Palmwoods is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- Where is Palmwoods?
- Palmwoods is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2482, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palmwoods?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Palmwoods?
- There are 7 schools serving Palmwoods on this page, including Main Arm Upper Public School, Wilsons Creek Public School, Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School.
- What suburbs are near Palmwoods?
- Palmwoods is close to Upper Wilsons Creek, Koonyum Range, Main Arm, Upper Main Arm, Huonbrook.
- What is the population of Palmwoods?
- The population of Palmwoods is approximately 78 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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