Palmview, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Palmview QLD is 5,236 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmview is $1,001 per week ($52,052 per year). Median rent in Palmview is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Palmview has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Palmview has a population density of 282 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Palmview is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmview is $2,000.

Population
5,236
Census 2021
Median income
$1,001/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$510/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
29years
Census 2021

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

Palmview vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Palmview is $1,001 a week, 34% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 180th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $510 a week, $190 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 29, 13 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePalmviewTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,001/wk$747/wk +34%$766/wk
Household income$2,306/wk$1,593/wk +45%$1,637/wk
Rent$510/wk$320/wk +59%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age2942 −13 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.1%20.4% +1.7 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 Palmview, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Palmview Population

5,236 residents at the 2021 Census.

Palmview Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,001/wk
$52,052 per year
Ranked 1,232 of 14,663
Median Rent
$510/wk
$2,210 per month
Ranked 547 of 14,663
Median Age
29years
9 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Palmview Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,306/wk
Median rent $510/wk
Rent to income 22.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Palmview against your income

About $9,993 a month
Median rent $510/wk
Left after rent $1,796/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Palmview Schools

3
schools nearby
3
government
1027
avg ICSEA score
1,077
total students
Palmview State Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 596 students
1037
ICSEA
Palmview State Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 102 students
1023
ICSEA
Palmview State Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 379 students
1021
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Palmview, with a map

Palmview Map

Palmview, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Palmview, Queensland: 26.7485°S, 153.0650°E

Palmview Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Palmview

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (2,549) Female 51.3% (2,686)

Population Density

282
people per km²
5,236 people · 18.6 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,324
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
6.4%
New Zealand
4.3%
South Africa
2.2%
India
2.2%
United States of America
0.6%
South Korea
0.6%
Philippines
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

Punjabi
1.1%
Afrikaans
1.1%
Mandarin
0.8%
Gujarati
0.7%
Korean
0.6%
Portuguese
0.5%
Hindi
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
43.7%
Australian
37.5%
Scottish
10.0%
Irish
9.1%
German
5.7%
Italian
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
Indian
2.4%
Dutch
2.2%
Chinese
1.6%
New Zealander
1.5%

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
52.0%
Catholic
16.2%
Anglican
7.6%
Not stated
5.1%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Hinduism
2.3%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.5% 1,832
Separated
3.0% 120
Divorced
6.1% 242
Widowed
1.9% 76
Never married
42.3% 1,666

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
55.3%
Couple: no children
20.5%
Couple: no children under 15
11.9%
One parent: children under 15
7.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.6%
2 persons
29.0%
3 persons
24.8%
4 persons
23.0%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Palmview

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,676 occupied private dwellings in Palmview at the 2021 Census, 24.5% were rented, 11.8% owned outright and 61.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 24 dwellings
Owned outright
11.8% 197 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
61.8% 1,036 dwellings
Rented
24.5% 410 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 20 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
2.9%
3 bedrooms
33.1%
4 bedrooms
55.4%
5 bedrooms
6.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
1.6%
$800-$999/mo
1.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
38.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.8%
1 vehicle
22.9%
2 vehicles
50.3%
3 vehicles
17.9%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

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

Work, income and education in Palmview

Employment

Employed full-time
49.3% 1,717 people
Employed part-time
28.4% 990 people
Unemployed
3.3% 115 people
Not in labour force
19.0% 662 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.5%
Community & Personal Service
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.3%
Managers
12.1%
Sales Workers
7.5%
Labourers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.2%
$300-$399/wk
0.6%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
0.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.0%
$800-$999/wk
2.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.4%
Did not go to work
14.4%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Bus
0.5%
Walked only
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.2%

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

Certificate III/IV
38.8%
Bachelor Degree
29.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.3%
Postgraduate Degree
7.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.6%
Health
17.1%
Engineering
14.0%
Society & Culture
13.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Education
7.8%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Information Technology
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.8%
Secondary: Government
20.5%
Pre-school
11.9%
Vocational Education
10.3%
Primary: Catholic
6.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.4%
Secondary: Catholic
4.7%

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
93.2%
Has need for assistance
2.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
420
Asthma
186
Arthritis
92
Heart disease
51
Lung condition
40
Diabetes
37
Cancer
35
Stroke
30
Kidney disease
18

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.7% 327
Did not provide
91.3% 3,430

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.2% 461
Not a volunteer
87.8% 3,308

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
2.6% 99
Never served
97.0% 3,672

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.2%
1 child
14.5%
2 children
26.4%
3 children
12.9%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
0.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
32
1971: 1980
53
1981: 1990
63
1991: 2000
102
2001: 2010
414
2011: 2015
285
2016
64
2017
74
2018
53
2019
49
2020
28

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

Population Mobility

32.4%
moved in the last year
88.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
79.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,343
Moved from QLD
1,265
Moved: same area (SA2)
92
Moved from NSW
84
Moved from VIC
49
Moved from overseas
39
Moved from ACT
16
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from SA
9
Moved from WA
7
Moved from NT
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.4%
Step family: no other children
12.0%
Blended family: no other children
4.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Palmview

The closest suburb to Palmview is Meridan Plains, 1.8 km away.

Meridan Plains
1.8 km away · income $777/wk · rent $460/wk
Sippy Downs
3.1 km away · income $669/wk · rent $460/wk
Tanawha
4.7 km away · income $905/wk · rent $408/wk
Little Mountain
5.0 km away · income $705/wk · rent $461/wk
Glenview
5.3 km away · income $803/wk · rent $455/wk
Birtinya
5.4 km away · income $888/wk · rent $490/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmview

What is the population of Palmview QLD?

The population of Palmview QLD is 5,236 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 282 people per km². Palmview is ranked #1,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Palmview?

The median personal income in Palmview QLD is $1,001 per week, or $52,052 per year. The median household income is $2,306 per week. Family income is $2,324 per week. Palmview is ranked #1,232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Palmview?

Median rent in Palmview QLD is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Palmview ranks #547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Palmview?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palmview QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palmview?

The median age in Palmview QLD is 29 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palmview a good suburb to live in?

Palmview is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,236. The median income is $1,001/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 32264. All dollar figures in AUD.