NSW Property Intelligence
Palmers IslandNSW 2463
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Palmers Island is home to ~482 residents (median age 49), with 11% of households renting.
Rent in Palmers Island
The median house rent in Palmers Island is $600/week (97 new leases). Units have a median of $450/week (17 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2463, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $430/wk |
| 2 | $450/wk | $460/wk |
| 3 | $580/wk | — |
| 4+ | $650/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Palmers Island fall in the intake zones of Maclean High School, Palmers Island Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Maclean High School#1248 of 2159 in NSW
- Palmers Island Public School#1417 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Palmers Island has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Palmers Island Public School TheirCare.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Palmers Island (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 2 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 2 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | Stable |
Development activity
13 development applications were lodged in Palmers Island over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Palmers Island — quick answers
What is the median rent in Palmers Island?
Houses in Palmers Island (postcode 2463) have a median asking rent of $600/week; units have a median of $450/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Palmers Island?
Palmers Island addresses can be zoned for Maclean High School, Palmers Island Public School. Maclean High School ranks in roughly the top 58% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Palmers Island?
Palmers Island has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Palmers Island?
13 development applications were lodged in Palmers Island in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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