Palm Beach, QLD 4792
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Coastal living
- $445/wk Median
- 37.0% Renters
Palm Beach Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.3k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $445
- To the CBD
- 12km
- Walkability
- 7.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Palm Beach Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Waterfront Living
Palm Beach sits among Gold Coast's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 16,349 residents and a substantial renter share (37.0%), it's a well-established part of the Gold Coast rental market.
Around Palm Beach
Palm Beach Beach
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Palm Beach Cove
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Available Rental Properties in Palm Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Palm Beach
Real questions renters ask before moving to Palm Beach.
How far is Palm Beach from the Gold Coast CBD?
Palm Beach is approximately 12km from the Gold Coast CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 22-37 minutes.
Is Palm Beach a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Palm Beach has a 37.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Palm Beach family-friendly for renters?
Palm Beach has around 8 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $445/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Gold Coast.
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