QLD4892· Pop. 5,329Napranum

PALMER

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

2.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PALMER shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$120/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.96%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PALMER is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,080/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

78.0%

9.4% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

4.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

18.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1739.4 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

217.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

52/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4892

🏫2 Primary📚4 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Laura State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 623

Pormpuraaw State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 602

📚Combined (4)

Aurukun State School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 694

Kowanyama State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 687

Mornington Island State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 660

Lockhart State School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 635

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

81/ 100

5.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

650ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

23/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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