Palm Beach Suburb Profile
Nestled between Tallebudgera Creek and Currumbin Creek, you will find the aptly named Palm Beach. The Palm Beach suburb profile captures numerous hearts with its unique approach to a laid back lifestyle.
Compared with neighbouring towns, the Palm Beach suburb profile is a Gold Coast favourite. It is known for being one of the cleanest beaches in Queensland – boasting rustic beach shacks that were erected by earlier settlers.
Palm Beach Lifestyle
The laid-back living that Palm Beach is famous for has attracted many retirees over the years who wish to spend their golden years in the warm, sunny days that this beach provides. However, this coastal suburb has a lot to offer for a wide spectrum of ages, including three combined sports clubs at the Palm Beach Reserve.
Nicknamed ‘Palmy’, the suburb lies toward the south end of the Gold Coast where it is fringed by the tranquil waters of Currumbin Creek on one side and Tallebudgera Creek on the other.
Palm Beach is a laid back place where surfers can enjoy the waves while others may relax on the golden beaches.
It is also a foodie’s dream, with plenty of eating options to choose from and other recreational activities on offer that will keep both singletons and families highly entertained. Fine dining facilities are in plentiful supply, with eateries such as Balboa Italian, Barefoot Barista and the Collective Palm Beach topping the charts.
Palm Beach Geolocation Factors
Palm Beach is only 11 km north of the New South Wales border, which means it’s a little over an hour’s drive from the city centre with central Brisbane just 85km north of Palm Beach.
Local shops are scattered throughout the suburb with the main outlets located in Palm Beach Avenue and Gold Coast Highway.
Students living in the southern part of the suburb can easily attend Currumbin State School and Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School. Other schools in the area include Palm Beach State School and Elanora State High School.
The suburb’s luxurious sandy beach attracts surfers and nature enthusiasts on a daily basis and is just 10 minutes from the Coolangatta airport and 15 minutes from Surfers Paradise.
The suburb is dotted with majestic parklands and, if physical exertion gets you excited, you can always walk or ride your bike along the coastal pathways all the way to Coolangatta in the south.
The Palm Beach Property Market
Palm Beach, 4221 – *Real Estate Statistics
The following data from the 2021 Census gives an overview of the median sale prices in Palm Beach.
Houses
- Median sales price for houses: $1.4m
- Median price change per year: 1.06%
- Median rent: $800pw
- Median gross yield: 2.9%
Units
- Median sales price for units: $760k
- Median price change per year: 7.73%
- Median rent: $598pw
- Median gross yield: 4.1%
*Data Disclaimer: At Savvy Fox we update the data found on these posts regularly, however we understand the real estate industry is dynamic. Therefore, it’s subject to change. Use these figures as a general guide only. We will happily discuss the latest changes to the local property market on your FREE 30-minute strategy call.
Palm Beach Demographics
According to the 2021 census, the population was 16,349. In comparison, the population in 2016 was 14,689, indicating a growth of around 12%.
The predominant age group of locals living in Palm Beach is 30-39 years. Roughly speaking, most people living in this coastal suburb work in a professional occupation. The 2021 census indicated that 37% of the population rents.
Households in Palm Beach consist of primarily childless couples. They are likely to pay $1,800–$2399 on average per month on mortgage repayments.
In 2021, 60.6% of the homes in Palm Beach were owner-occupied. In 2016, this statistic was 54.5%
Schools in Palm Beach
Palm Beach State School: 13/19 Nineteenth Ave, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School: Thrower Drive, Palm Beach QLD 4221
More Schools
For a wider range of schools in neighbouring suburbs, see our articles of interest ‘Best Primary Schools On The Gold Coast’ and ‘Best High Schools On The Gold Coast’
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This coastal oasis has a lot to offer – making it the perfect destination for a forever home. Savvy Fox can help you find prime Palm Beach real estate that you simply love.
Unlike many other Palm Beach buyers agents, Savvy Fox has loads of experience in securing in-demand real estate at affordable prices. So, be sure to contact us today if you’re looking for a reputable Palm Beach Buyers Agent to help you find your dream home.
