Croydon
Paluma
Paluma at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$246,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
87
Median age 58
About
Welcome to Paluma.
Paluma is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$334,000
Sales data pending
$246,960
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
87
Median age: 58
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20262.34%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.37%
Based on $246,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202697%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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
87
Median age
58
Family households
53%
Lone person
53%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Croydon Shire 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.
17
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon Shire 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 Paluma.
Local schools for Paluma
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mutarnee State School
Non-Government Schools
Mungalla Silver Lining School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Paluma.
- What is the median house price in Paluma?
- The median house price in Paluma, QLD 4816 is $334,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Paluma postcode?
- Paluma is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Paluma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Paluma?
- There are 2 schools serving Paluma on this page, including Mungalla Silver Lining School, Mutarnee State School.
- How walkable is Paluma?
- Paluma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Paluma?
- Paluma is close to Mutarnee, Coolbie, Crystal Creek, Bambaroo, Yuruga.
- What is the population of Paluma?
- Paluma has approximately 87 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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