Palmer, SA 5237 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palmer is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5237, home to 215 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 55 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 215
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,263 /week
- Median personal income
- $632 /week
- Median family income
- $1,392 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid Murray
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,280
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Palmer Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 3 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 57.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.7% of the 133 resolvable premises in Palmer. 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: 0.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 94.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 8 across postcode 5237 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 property damage, 2 theft, 1 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palmer?
Palmer (SA 5237) had 215 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Mid Murray local government area.
What is the median rent in Palmer?
The median advertised rent in Palmer is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palmer?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Palmer covering government sectors. Nearest include: Palmer Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palmer?
Palmer is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palmer?
Across postcode 5237, 8 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (3), theft (2), vehicle theft (1). 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 Palmer?
In Palmer, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (57.1 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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