Palmerston, ACT 2913 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palmerston is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2913, home to 5,579 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 12 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,579
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,316 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,134 /week
- Median family income
- $2,686 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fenner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,940
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Franklin Early Childhood School
- Franklin Early Childhood School
- Palmerston District Primary
- Gungahlin Primary Introductory English Centre (at Palmerston District Primary School)
- Burgmann Anglican School - Valley Campus
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Palmerston PS Koscuiszko Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 29 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 13.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,298 resolvable premises in Palmerston. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 182 across Palmerston in the year to Q4 2025 (up 58% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 61 other offences, 40 violent offences, 35 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palmerston?
Palmerston (ACT 2913) had 5,579 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Palmerston?
The median advertised rent in Palmerston is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palmerston?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Palmerston covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Franklin Early Childhood School (0.8 km), Franklin Early Childhood School (0.8 km), Palmerston District Primary (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palmerston?
Palmerston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palmerston?
Across the surrounding area, 182 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (61), violent (40), theft (35). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Palmerston?
In Palmerston, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (13.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Palmerston?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Palmerston centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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