The Palms, QLD 4570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Palms is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4570, home to 1,083 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Fraser Coast local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 152 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,083
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,379 /week
- Median personal income
- $590 /week
- Median family income
- $1,526 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gympie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Wide Bay
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Longman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Cooloola Christian College (Gympie)
- Gympie South State School
- Chatsworth State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.6% of the 456 resolvable premises in The Palms. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 99.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,183 across the Gympie LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2,491 theft, 676 drug offences, 526 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Palms?
The Palms (QLD 4570) had 1,083 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Gympie local government area.
What is the median rent in The Palms?
The median advertised rent in The Palms is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Palms?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near The Palms covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Cooloola Christian College (Gympie) (5.7 km), Gympie South State School (6 km), Chatsworth State School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Palms?
The Palms is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Palms?
Across the surrounding area, 5,183 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,491), drug offences (676), break-ins (526). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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