Moving to Palmview QLD 4553
What the official numbers say about living in Palmview — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $510 a week, against a median household income of $2,306 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Palmview grew 814% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (573 → 5,236 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Afrikaans, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Palmview sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mooloolah, 9.6 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: USC station, 2.6 km north.
Nearest airport: Caloundra Airport, 8.3 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 81 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 12 parks — see them all on the Palmview profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Palmview State Secondary College 1.5 km · Palmview State Primary School 1.5 km · Palmview State Special School 1.7 km · Chancellor State College 2.3 km · Siena Catholic School 2.6 km · Chancellor College 3.2 km · Matthew Flinders Anglican College 4.7 km · Glenview State School 5 km
Groceries: Chancellor Park IGA 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Dann Walk 100 m · Felix Walk 100 m · Flintwood Crescent Park 550 m · Harmony Boulevard Park 600 m · Flourish Way Drain 650 m · Sippy Downs Forest Walk 1.1 km · Village Green Park 1.2 km · Eaton Park 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Palmview, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Lewin's Honeyeater · Noisy Miner · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Palmview, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmview here | 5,236 | — | 9/10 | 39% |
| Sippy Downs | 11,544 | — | 6/10 | 37% |
| Tanawha | 1,312 | — | 10/10 | 65% |
| Glenview | 1,396 | — | 8/10 | 65% |
| Meridan Plains | 4,589 | — | 5/10 | 40% |
| Buderim | 31,430 | — | 8/10 | 43% |
| Little Mountain | 11,068 | — | 6/10 | 25% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fisher — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4553 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Palmview profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $510 a week.
The population grew 814% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 573 people to 5,236. It sits about 81 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fisher.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Palmview vs Sippy Downs · Palmview vs Meridan Plains.
Nearby guides: Sippy Downs · Tanawha · Glenview · Meridan Plains · Buderim · Little Mountain.
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