Byron Shire Council
Palmwoods
Palmwoods at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
78
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Palmwoods.
Palmwoods is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$429,000
Sales data pending
$308,880
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
78
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.58%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading3.37%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
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
78
Median age
40
Family households
59%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Main Arm Upper Public School
Wilsons Creek Public School
The Pocket Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Palmwoods?
- The median house price in Palmwoods, NSW 2482 is $429,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Palmwoods postcode?
- Palmwoods is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Palmwoods has approximately 78 residents. 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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