Palm Beach, NSW 2108 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palm Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2108, home to 1,652 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 31 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,652
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $2,807 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,295 /week
- Median family income
- $3,327 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $895 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,000
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Barrenjoey High School
- Avalon Public School
- Bilgola Plateau Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 36 bus stops
- Florida Rd At Ocean Pl
- Ocean Pl At Ocean Rd
- Barrenjoey Rd Opp Club Palm Beach
- Barrenjoey Rd Opp Iluka Rd
- Palm Beach Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 30 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 30.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.7% of the 1,389 resolvable premises in Palm Beach. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 72 across postcode 2108 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23 other offences, 20 theft, 17 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palm Beach?
Palm Beach (NSW 2108) had 1,652 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Palm Beach?
The median advertised rent in Palm Beach is $895/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palm Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Palm Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Barrenjoey High School (3.5 km), Avalon Public School (4.3 km), Bilgola Plateau Public School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palm Beach?
Palm Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palm Beach?
Across postcode 2108, 72 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (23), theft (20), violent (17). 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 Palm Beach?
In Palm Beach, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (30.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Palm Beach?
37 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Palm Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops, 1 ferry stop. 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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