Palm Beach, QLD 4221 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Palm Beach is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4221, home to 16,349 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gold Coast local government area and roughly 85 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$445 /wk
Population16,349
Median age39
Area6.3 km²
To CBD85 km
LGAGold Coast

Demographics

Population
16,349
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,721 /week
Median personal income
$873 /week
Median family income
$2,219 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Gold Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Gold Coast
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
McPherson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$445 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,093
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Elanora State High School Secondary · Government
  • Elanora State School Primary · Government
  • Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School Secondary · Government
  • Palm Beach State School Primary · Government
  • Currumbin State School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 55 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • KP McGrath Dr near Seaview Pde bus · 121 m
  • Avocado St at Jarrahdale Dr bus · 137 m
  • KP McGrath Dr at Seaview Parade bus · 141 m
  • Avocado St near Doubleview Dr bus · 144 m
  • KP McGrath Dr at Murtha Drive bus · 381 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 39 parks and reserves
  • 3 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 82.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 86.2% of the 8,457 resolvable premises in Palm Beach. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 12.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.4%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 86.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 72,022 across the Gold Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 36,038 theft, 11,810 drug offences, 7,093 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Gold Coast — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Palm Beach?

Palm Beach (QLD 4221) had 16,349 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Palm Beach?

The median advertised rent in Palm Beach is $445/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Palm Beach?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Palm Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Elanora State High School (0.9 km), Elanora State School (0.9 km), Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Palm Beach?

Palm Beach is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (86.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Palm Beach?

Across the surrounding area, 72,022 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (36,038), drug offences (11,810), violent (7,093). 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 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (82.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Palm Beach?

55 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Palm Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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