Palmview, QLD 4553 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palmview is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4553, home to 5,236 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Sunshine Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 78 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,236
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $2,306 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,001 /week
- Median family income
- $2,324 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sunshine Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sunshine Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fisher
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $510 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Siena Catholic College (Sippy Downs)
- Siena Catholic Primary School (Sippy Downs)
- Chancellor State College
- Matthew Flinders Anglican College (Buderim)
- Pacific Lutheran College (Meridan Plains)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Harmony Bvd at Sienna Crescent
- Tranquility Way at Greenview Terrace
- Harmony Bvd at Spinifex Street
- Tranquility Way at Greenview Tce
- Peter Crosby Way at Village Green Bvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 41 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 69.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.1% of the 3,912 resolvable premises in Palmview. 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: 98.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 23,962 across the Sunshine Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 13,472 theft, 2,615 drug offences, 2,154 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palmview?
Palmview (QLD 4553) had 5,236 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Palmview?
The median advertised rent in Palmview is $510/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palmview?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Palmview covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Siena Catholic College (Sippy Downs) (2.6 km), Siena Catholic Primary School (Sippy Downs) (2.6 km), Chancellor State College (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palmview?
Palmview is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palmview?
Across the surrounding area, 23,962 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (13,472), drug offences (2,615), violent (2,154). 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 Palmview?
In Palmview, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (69.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Palmview?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Palmview centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. 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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