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Palmwoods vs Upper Main Arm

The verdict

Palmwoods is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $1.02M in Upper Main Arm. Palmwoods rates higher for liveability (22 vs 16). Palmwoods is closer to the coast (14.1 km vs 15.2 km).

Scores

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Overall2622
Transport00
Education6055
Liveability2216

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Population78283
Median age4044
Median household income (wk)$966$850
Bachelor degree or higher38.1%32.2%
Born in Australia61.5%64.3%
Avg household size2.52.1

Growth: Palmwoods Stable · Upper Main Arm Stable

Property

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Median house price$870K$1.02M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$900$900
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available40

Median price history

Safety

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0353
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k0707
Total incidents /100k (all)3,8468,127

Total incidents over time

Schools

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,020

See the full school list on each profile: Palmwoods · Upper Main Arm

Transport

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)10.0 km10.0 km

Liveability

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)14.1 km15.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)631.5 km633.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)20.0 km18.8 km

Population & growth

PalmwoodsUpper Main Arm
Population (2021)78283
Estimated 202585308
Projected 204186310
Annual growth rate2.17%2.14%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Palmwoods or Upper Main Arm?

Palmwoods is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $1.02M.

Which has better public transport, Palmwoods or Upper Main Arm?

Palmwoods and Upper Main Arm have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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