Palm Beach, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Palm Beach NSW is 1,652 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palm Beach is $1,295 per week ($67,340 per year). Median rent in Palm Beach is $895 per week ($3,878 per month). Palm Beach has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Palm Beach has a population density of 608 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Palm Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palm Beach is $4,000.

There were 12 recorded offences in Palm Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

Population
1,652
Census 2021
Median income
$1,295/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$895/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
58years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Palm Beach vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Palm Beach is $1,295 a week, 69% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 100th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $895 a week, $510 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 31.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 58, 15 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePalm BeachTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,295/wk$765/wk +69%$766/wk
Household income$2,807/wk$1,704/wk +65%$1,637/wk
Rent$895/wk$385/wk +132%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$4,000/mo$1,965/mo +104%$1,733/mo
Median age5843 +15 yrs42
Rent share of household income31.9%22.6% +9.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Palm Beach, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Palm Beach Population

1,652 residents at the 2021 Census.

Palm Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,295/wk
$67,340 per year
Ranked 285 of 14,663
Median Rent
$895/wk
$3,878 per month
Ranked 34 of 14,663
Median Age
58years
20 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$4,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Palm Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

32% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $2,807/wk
Median rent $895/wk
Rent to income 31.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Palm Beach against your income

About $12,164 a month
Median rent $895/wk
Left after rent $1,912/wk
Rent share 31.9%

Palm Beach Map

Palm Beach, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Palm Beach, New South Wales: 33.5987°S, 151.3262°E

Palm Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Palm Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (823) Female 50.2% (828)

Population Density

608
people per km²
1,652 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,327
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.6%
New Zealand
2.7%
United States of America
1.6%
South Africa
0.8%
Italy
0.7%
Ireland
0.6%
Germany
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
1.1%
Italian
0.7%
Russian
0.5%
Turkish
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
French
0.4%
German
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
52.7%
Australian
30.5%
Irish
16.0%
Scottish
14.8%
German
4.1%
Italian
3.4%
French
1.5%
Spanish
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%
Polish
1.3%
Chinese
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.5%
Anglican
22.4%
Catholic
17.4%
Not stated
7.1%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%
Christian (other)
1.2%
Buddhism
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.3% 844
Separated
1.8% 27
Divorced
11.1% 164
Widowed
4.9% 72
Never married
24.9% 367

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
44.5%
Couple: children under 15
26.5%
Couple: no children under 15
19.1%
One parent: no children under 15
8.2%
One parent: children under 15
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.8%
2 persons
46.8%
3 persons
10.7%
4 persons
11.9%
5 persons
5.0%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Palm Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 665 occupied private dwellings in Palm Beach at the 2021 Census, 16.5% were rented, 55.3% owned outright and 23.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
55.3% 368 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
23.3% 155 dwellings
Rented
16.5% 110 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.7%
2 bedrooms
11.4%
3 bedrooms
32.9%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
14.5%
6+ bedrooms
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
19.2%
$450-$599/mo
8.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
5.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.5%
1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
48.8%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Palm Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
28.9% 380 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 285 people
Unemployed
2.1% 28 people
Not in labour force
47.3% 621 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
39.4%
Managers
27.1%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%
Sales Workers
7.7%
Community & Personal Service
4.3%
Labourers
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
35.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500+/wk
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.6%
Did not go to work
18.2%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Walked only
4.1%
Truck
2.0%
Other
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
79.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Certificate III/IV
16.9%
Postgraduate Degree
16.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.8%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Engineering
12.0%
Health
9.8%
Creative Arts
9.3%
Education
8.4%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%
Information Technology
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.2%
Secondary: Government
19.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
17.7%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Pre-school
9.4%
Primary: Catholic
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.9%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.6%
Has need for assistance
3.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
76
Heart disease
65
Cancer
56
Arthritis
55
Asthma
53
Lung condition
28
Diabetes
26
Kidney disease
17
Stroke
13
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 204
Did not provide
85.5% 1,204

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.8% 309
Not a volunteer
78.2% 1,106

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.8% 39
Never served
97.2% 1,377

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.5%
1 child
9.7%
2 children
33.0%
3 children
21.8%
4 children
7.2%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
37
1961: 1970
45
1971: 1980
47
1981: 1990
50
1991: 2000
43
2001: 2010
61
2011: 2015
26
2016
4
2018
11
2019
4
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
41.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,311
Moved from NSW
156
Moved: same area (SA2)
53
Moved from overseas
28
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from VIC
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5: 14 hours
32.5%
15: 29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.1%
Step family: no other children
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Palm Beach Crime Statistics

12 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
4
Other Against Property
4
Other Against Person
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Palm Beach

The closest suburb to Palm Beach is Avalon Beach, 3.4 km away.

Avalon Beach
3.4 km away · income $995/wk · rent $700/wk
Bilgola Plateau
5.3 km away · income $1,062/wk · rent $895/wk
Newport (NSW)
6.6 km away · income $1,126/wk · rent $600/wk
Church Point
7.2 km away · income $1,161/wk · rent $1,073/wk
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7.7 km away · income $876/wk · rent $850/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palm Beach

What is the population of Palm Beach NSW?

The population of Palm Beach NSW is 1,652 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 608 people per km². Palm Beach is ranked #3,275 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Palm Beach?

The median personal income in Palm Beach NSW is $1,295 per week, or $67,340 per year. The median household income is $2,807 per week. Family income is $3,327 per week. Palm Beach is ranked #285 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Palm Beach?

Median rent in Palm Beach NSW is $895 per week ($3,878 per month). Rent represents 31.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. Palm Beach ranks #34 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Palm Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palm Beach NSW is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palm Beach?

The median age in Palm Beach NSW is 58 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palm Beach a good suburb to live in?

Palm Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,652. The median income is $1,295/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13143. All dollar figures in AUD.