Palm Island, QLD 4816 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palm Island is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4816, home to 2,138 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Croydon local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1064 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,138
- Median age
- 27 years
- Median household income
- $973 /week
- Median personal income
- $384 /week
- Median family income
- $898 /week
- Average household size
- 3.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Palm Island
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Townsville
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $125 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Bwgcolman Community School
- St Michael's Catholic School (Palm Island)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 library
Climate
- Warmest month: Dec (31.6°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (25.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1162 mm
- Reference station: Townsville Aero, 59.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 300 resolvable premises in Palm Island. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 782 across the Palm Island LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 429 violent offences, 124 drug offences, 88 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palm Island?
Palm Island (QLD 4816) had 2,138 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 27. It sits within the Palm Island local government area.
What is the median rent in Palm Island?
The median advertised rent in Palm Island is $125/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palm Island?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Palm Island covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Bwgcolman Community School (0.1 km), St Michael's Catholic School (Palm Island) (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palm Island?
Palm Island is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palm Island?
Across the surrounding area, 782 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (429), drug offences (124), property damage (88). 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 Island?
In Palm Island, mean daily temperatures range from 19.9°C to 29°C and annual rainfall is 1,162 mm measured at the Townsville Aero weather station (59.8 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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