Palmwoods, QLD 4555

Sunshine Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4555

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Median house price

$975,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Palmwoods itself.

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Palmwoods at a glance

Median unit
$685,000
Weekly rent
$900
Houses · units $361

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026

House prices in Palmwoods

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Palmwoods, houses changed hands at $975,000 in 2024, above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Palmwoods itself. Units come in around $685,000, roughly 30% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $195,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data

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What to know about Palmwoods

Palmwoods (4555) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $975,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.

Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Palmwoods scores 22/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,568 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.

Schools in Palmwoods

Schools serving Palmwoods: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Palmwoods State School

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Woombye State School

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Eudlo State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
22/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
50/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.80% (median rent $900/wk against a $975,000 price tag). Units yield 2.74% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
4.80%
On the $975,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
2.74%
On the $685,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

44,426 offences recorded in 2026 across the Sunshine Coast Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Offences Against Property7,366 (16.6%)
Other Offences6,844 (15.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)4,260 (9.6%)
Other Stealing2,302 (5.2%)
Drug Offences1,962 (4.4%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,568 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.6°C
Coldest month, avg min
9.5°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Palmwoods

What is the median house price in Palmwoods?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Palmwoods, QLD 4555 is $975,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Palmwoods itself. The median unit price is $685,000.
How much is my house worth in Palmwoods?
A useful starting point is the Palmwoods median house price of $975,000 (units $685,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Palmwoods a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Palmwoods is 4.8%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $975,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Palmwoods: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Palmwoods is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Palmwoods postcode?
Palmwoods is in the 4555 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
Where is Palmwoods?
Palmwoods is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Council area, QLD 4555.
What is the average rent in Palmwoods?
The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $361.
What schools are in Palmwoods?
There are 19 schools serving Palmwoods on this page, including Palmwoods State School, Woombye State School, Eudlo State School.
How walkable is Palmwoods?
Palmwoods has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
What suburbs are near Palmwoods?
Palmwoods is close to Chevallum, Woombye, Landers Shoot, West Woombye, Hunchy.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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