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Palmdale (NSW)

3 km²

Palmdale (NSW) has an ageing population, high household incomes and far fewer renters than most areas.

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📍 Palmdale (NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population95—since 2011Median age54 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over20.0%Children under 1511.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Youth (15–24) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)26.3%
Seniors (65+)20.0%
Youth (15–24)14.7%
Young adults (25–44)14.7%
Children (0–14)11.6%

Marital status

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced15%
  • Widowed6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (6%).

Australia81.1%
England5.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.5%

Religion

People with no religion44.2%

Religious affiliation

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • Christianity49%
  • No religion48%
  • Buddhism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1257.3%

Highest year of school

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (36%).

Year 1257.3%
Year 1032.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$774—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,156—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,178—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week24.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.0%

Household income distribution

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $4,000 or more (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49929.7%
$4,000 or more27.0%
$1,500–$2,99918.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.6%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Arthritis at 30%, followed by Heart disease (16%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis13.7%
Heart disease7.4%
Other condition6.3%
Diabetes5.3%
Mental health5.3%
Asthma4.2%
Cancer4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.0%People providing unpaid care4.7%People caring for children unpaid17.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011One-parent families16.7%

Family composition

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (16%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families16%
  • Other families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,253—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting8.1%Homes owned outright51.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Owned outright at 63%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (10%).

  • Owned outright63%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented10%

Types of homes

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 50%, followed by Worked at home (50%).

Car (driver)37.8%
Worked at home37.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation38.4%Employed full-time62.2%

Industries people work in

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (15%) and Education & training (15%).

Health care & social assistance21.6%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.2%
Education & training16.2%
Wholesale trade13.5%
Finance & insurance13.5%
Retail trade10.8%
Accommodation & food10.8%
Public administration & safety8.1%

Occupations people work in

In Palmdale (NSW), the largest group is Professionals at 38%, followed by Clerical & administrative (19%) and Labourers (14%).

Professionals37.8%
Clerical & administrative18.9%
Labourers13.5%
Managers10.8%
Technicians & trades10.8%
Sales workers8.1%

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