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Palm Beach Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Palm Beach Compares
Palm Beach vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Palm Beach | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,721 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $445 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,093 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4221 covers Palm Beach, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 85 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Gold Coast region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Palm Beach has a population of 16,349 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,721, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 408 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Palm Beach includes a median weekly rent of $445, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,093, with 6,644 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Palm Beach scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Palm Beach include Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School and Palm Beach State School.
Palm Beach is part of the Coolangatta statistical area in Queensland.
Palm Beach Details
| Postcode | 4221 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 16,349 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,721/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $873/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $445 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,093 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2582/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,644 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 408 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -28.1222606 |
| Longitude | 153.4694515 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 85 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Coolangatta |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | McPherson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,609 (16.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,707 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,992 (30.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,144 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,892 (17.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,308 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 1,203 (7.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 583 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 576 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 462 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 334 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 80 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 374 (5.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,465 (37.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,607 (39.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,115 (17.0%) |
Schools in Palm Beach
Suburbs Near Palm Beach
Same Postcode (4221)
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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.