QLD4892· Pop. 5,329Napranum

PALMER

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

2.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

3.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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PALMER shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$120/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.96%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PALMER is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,080/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

78.0%

9.4% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

4.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

18.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1739.4 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

217.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

52/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4892

🏫2 Primary📚4 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Laura State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 623(0%)

19 students7:1 student–teacher53% girls

Pormpuraaw State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 602(0%)

68 students8:1 student–teacher43% girls

📚Combined (4)

Aurukun State School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Very Remote

ICSEA 694(1%)

227 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls2% top SEA quarter

Kowanyama State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Very Remote

ICSEA 687(1%)

163 students7:1 student–teacher47% girls1% top SEA quarter

Mornington Island State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Very Remote

ICSEA 660(1%)

181 students9:1 student–teacher48% girls1% top SEA quarter

Lockhart State School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Very Remote

ICSEA 635(0%)

141 students8:1 student–teacher44% girls

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

81/ 100

5.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

650ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

23/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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