QLD4555· Pop. 7,723Sunshine Coast

PALMWOODS

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

19.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PALMWOODS 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

$783/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

11.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 19.4%
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

$1,768/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.4%

75.9% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

25.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

10.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

86.8 km

Regional

Days on market

81 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

19 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

11.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

151/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4555

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Chevallum State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1054

Palmwoods State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1030

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

Moderate

72/ 100

8.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1042ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

7/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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