Fraser Coast Regional Council
The Palms
The Palms at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,083
Median age 46
About
Welcome to The Palms.
The Palms (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $286,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
The Palms has roughly 1,083 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps The Palms on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
1,083
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.36% (median rent $295/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 7.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (6%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.36%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.58%
Based on $205,920 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 202692%
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.
The 2021 Census put The Palms's population at 1,083, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,083
Median age
46
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Palms 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
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 Fraser Coast 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.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast 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
Education
Schools in The Palms.
Local schools for The Palms
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gympie South State School
Two Mile State School
Chatsworth State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About The Palms.
- What is the median house price in The Palms?
- The median house price in The Palms, QLD 4570 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the The Palms postcode?
- The Palms is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Palms?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in The Palms?
- There are 15 schools serving The Palms on this page, including Cooloola Christian College, Gympie South State School, Two Mile State School.
- How walkable is The Palms?
- The Palms has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Palms?
- The Palms is close to Widgee Crossing South, Widgee Crossing North, Scrubby Creek, Nahrunda, Fishermans Pocket.
- What is the population of The Palms?
- The Palms has approximately 1,083 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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