Palm Beach suburb profile
Palm Beach is a picturesque coastal suburb located on the southern Gold Coast, renowned for its stunning beaches and relaxed lifestyle. This vibrant community offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, attracting families, surfers, and retirees alike. With its pristine coastline, Palm Beach is ideal for outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing, and beachside picnics. The suburb features a variety of dining options, boutique shops, and local markets, contributing to its laid-back yet lively atmosphere. Its proximity to major transport links and nearby attractions makes Palm Beach a desirable destination for both residents and visitors.
Palm Beach property market performance
Current median dwelling price$1,581,750Past 3 months
Property growth+12.2%Past 12 months
Palm Beach’s property market has experienced significant growth over the past 12 months, with both houses and units seeing substantial increases in value. House values have risen by 10.2%, bringing the median house price to $2.2 million, while unit values have surged by 19.4%, with the median unit price reaching $1.245 million. This reflects strong demand across both property types.
Sales activity has been robust, with 45 houses and 82 units sold in the past 12 months. Properties are moving quickly, with houses spending a median of 34 days on the market and units just 29 days, indicating a competitive market environment.
The rental market in Palm Beach has also seen upward trends, with house rents increasing by 9.1% to an average of $1,200, and unit rents rising by 3.5% to $828, suggesting a healthy demand for rental properties in the area.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | $2.02M | $1.14M |
Change in value Past 12 months | 10.2% | 14.2% |
Sold Past 3 months | 42 | 72 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 34 | 29 |
Average rent Past 12 months | $1250 | $850 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 13.6% | 6.3% |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Palm Beach demographics
Palm Beach, located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, is a picturesque suburb known for its stunning beaches and relaxed coastal lifestyle. With a population of 16,349, it offers a blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, making it a desirable location for families, retirees, and professionals alike. The median age of 39 suggests a mature community, with many residents enjoying the balance of work and leisure that Palm Beach provides.
The suburb's housing market is diverse, with a significant portion of properties owned outright (29.2%) or with a mortgage (32.9%), indicating a stable community with long-term residents. Additionally, 37.9% of properties are rented, appealing to those seeking flexibility, including young families and professionals. The presence of couple families with children (38.7%) and without children (43.4%) highlights Palm Beach's appeal to a wide range of family structures, while one-parent families make up 16.4% of the community.
Palm Beach's median total household income of $1,721 per week reflects a comfortable standard of living, supported by the suburb's proximity to employment opportunities and recreational activities. The area's natural attractions, including its pristine beaches and parks, combined with a strong sense of community, make Palm Beach a sought-after destination for those looking to enjoy the quintessential Gold Coast lifestyle.
Palm Beach infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Palm Beach continues to benefit from strong buyer demand and limited stock, with recent market data showing house and unit prices still trending higher, which supports ongoing competition for well-located properties. The suburb’s established beachfront lifestyle remains a major drawcard for buyers seeking walkability, amenity, and coastal lifestyle appeal.
Palm Beach also sits within the Palm Beach State School and Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School catchment, which remains important for family demand and long-term resale appeal. No major new infrastructure or redevelopment projects were identified in the available results, so the local market is currently being driven more by lifestyle appeal and existing amenity than by a specific new catalyst.
Palm Beach rental market trends
The rental market in Palm Beach has experienced moderate growth, with house rents increasing 9.1% over the past year to $1,200 per week, while unit rents have seen a 3.5% rise to $828 per week. With its appealing coastal lifestyle and ongoing development, Palm Beach continues to attract both renters and investors seeking a vibrant community with strong rental demand.
Suburbs near Palm Beach
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How does Palm Beach compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Palm Beach’s median house price is 6.9% higher than Currumbin’s.
- Median unit prices: Palm Beach’s median unit price is 15.6% higher than Currumbin’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Palm Beach have grown 0.2% higher than in Elanora.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Palm Beach have grown 21.3% higher than in Elanora.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Palm Beach are selling 26.1% faster than in Currumbin.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in Palm Beach are selling 19.4% faster than in Currumbin.

