Palm Island, QLD 4289
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Coastal living
- $125/wk Median
- 92.5% Renters
Palm Island Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 2.1k
- Median age
- 26
- Median weekly rent
- $125
- To the CBD
- 66.6km
- Walkability
- 3.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Palm Island Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Coastal Lifestyle
Palm Island sits among Townsville'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 2,098 residents and a clear majority renter share (92.5%), it's a well-established part of the Townsville rental market.
Around Palm Island
Palm Island Point
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Palm Island Cove
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Available Rental Properties in Palm Island
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Palm Island
Real questions renters ask before moving to Palm Island.
How much does it cost to rent in Palm Island?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Palm Island is $125. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $125 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Palm Island walkable?
Palm Island carries a walkability score of 3.6/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
What's the community like in Palm Island?
Locals describe Palm Island as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 2,098, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
Is Palm Island a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Palm Island has a 92.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a clear majority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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