Palen Creek, QLD 4287 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palen Creek is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4287, home to 368 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 90 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,174 /week
- Median personal income
- $575 /week
- Median family income
- $1,437 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Scenic Rim
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Logan - Beaudesert
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $231 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Rathdowney State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 70.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 81.1% of the 122 resolvable premises in Palen Creek. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 81.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,511 across the Scenic Rim LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,289 theft, 286 violent offences, 254 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palen Creek?
Palen Creek (QLD 4287) had 368 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Scenic Rim local government area.
What is the median rent in Palen Creek?
The median advertised rent in Palen Creek is $231/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palen Creek?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Palen Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rathdowney State School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palen Creek?
Palen Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palen Creek?
Across the surrounding area, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,289), violent (286), break-ins (254). 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 Palen Creek?
In Palen Creek, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (70.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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