Queensland · Postcode 4555
Palmwoods postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 87 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Palmwoods at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Palmwoods ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Palmwoods vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Palmwoods | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,738 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $430 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,878 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Palmwoods is a locality 87 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4555. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Palmwoods has a population of 6,357 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,738, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 158 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Palmwoods includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,878, with 2,247 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Palmwoods scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Palmwoods is served by Palmwoods State School.
Palmwoods is part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Palmwoods details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4555 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,357 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,738/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $746/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,878 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Population Density | 266/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,247 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 158 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.6934789 |
| Longitude | 152.9559225 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 87 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Sunshine Coast Hinterland |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fisher |
| State Electorate | Nicklin |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,181 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 697 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,450 (22.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,761 (27.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,255 (19.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 666 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 510 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 247 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 224 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 222 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 113 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 87 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 74 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 662 (29.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 895 (40.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 592 (26.6%) |
Schools in Palmwoods
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Palmwoods. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Palmwoods
Same Postcode (4555)
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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.