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Palmwoods, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Palmwoods is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,575. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
5,575 Population 6/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,215 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,215 median income, 4.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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About Palmwoods

Palmwoods

Palmwoods is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Palmwoods had a population of 6,357 people.

People

Population5,575
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,215
Per Capita$25,215
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership78.2%
Housing Units2,230

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population5,575
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-26.6858°, 152.9614°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,215
Median Age43.0 years

About Palmwoods

Palmwoods is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,575. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Palmwoods has a population of 5,575 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,575
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Palmwoods vs Australia Average

The median household income in Palmwoods is $25,215, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,215 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $485, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 530 business establishments.

Income: Palmwoods vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,215
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,215
Avg Weekly Wage$485

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)530

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Palmwoods is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 78.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,230 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.2%
Owner-Occupied78.2%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units2,230

Property Tax

Climate in Palmwoods

Palmwoods has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Palmwoods enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6858°N, 152.9614°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 97 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
February 75°F (24°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in

Palmwoods has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Palmwoods

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Palmwoods State School
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Radio Stations near Palmwoods

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palmwoods

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Palmwoods

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmwoods

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Hotels in Palmwoods

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wildwood Sanctuary Bed & breakfast

Restaurants in Palmwoods

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piggyback
Pizza Pizza

Cafes in Palmwoods

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Homegrown Cafe
Stonebridge Gardens

Dentists in Palmwoods

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DentalExcel

Train Stations in Palmwoods

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palmwoods

Banks in Palmwoods

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heritage Bank

Breweries in Palmwoods

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Palmwoods

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Airports Near Palmwoods

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Palmwoods

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Palmwoods Local Post Office

Treatment Centers in Palmwoods

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmwoods

What is the population of Palmwoods?

Palmwoods has a population of 5,575 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Palmwoods expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,215, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Palmwoods?

Palmwoods enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Palmwoods?

Palmwoods has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $485. There are 530 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Palmwoods?

The median home value in Palmwoods is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 78.2%.

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