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Palmers Island Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Palmers Island Compares
Palmers Island vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Palmers Island | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,404 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $313 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Palmers Island is a locality 533 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2463. It falls within the Coffs Harbour - Grafton region. The local government area is Clarence Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Palmers Island has a population of 482 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,404, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 11 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Palmers Island includes a median weekly rent of $313, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 168 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Palmers Island scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Palmers Island is served by Palmers Island Public School.
Palmers Island is part of the Clarence Valley statistical area in New South Wales.
Palmers Island Details
| Postcode | 2463 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 482 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,404/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $706/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $313 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 34.8 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 168 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -29.41629 |
| Longitude | 153.2916107 |
| Distance from Sydney | 533 km |
| Region (SA4) | Coffs Harbour - Grafton |
| Area (SA3) | Clarence Valley |
| Local Government | Clarence Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 83 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 85 (17.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 153 (31.7%) |
| 65+ years | 120 (24.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 52 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 30 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 25 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 18 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 33 (20.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 82 (51.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 42 (26.2%) |
Schools in Palmers Island
Suburbs Near Palmers Island
Same Postcode (2463)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.