Chevallum vs Palmwoods
The verdict
Palmwoods rates higher for transport (78 vs 35). Chevallum is closer to the coast (11.8 km vs 15.1 km).
Scores
ChevallumPalmwoods
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 66 |
| Transport | 35 | 78 |
| Education | 55 | 57 |
| Liveability | 41 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 467 | 6,357 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,016 | $1,738 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 78.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Chevallum — · Palmwoods —
Property
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 428 | 378 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 189 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chevallum · Palmwoods
Transport
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 750 m |
Liveability
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 234 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 km | 15.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.6 km | 86.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Chevallum | Palmwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 467 | 6,357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 537 | 7,306 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.55% | 3.54% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Chevallum or Palmwoods?
Chevallum has a higher average school ICSEA (Chevallum 1053 vs Palmwoods 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chevallum or Palmwoods?
Palmwoods has the higher transport score (Chevallum 35/100 vs Palmwoods 78/100).
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