Located in New South Wales, Palm Grove sits 92 km from Sydney CBD, around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. The suburb has 87 residents, a median age of 55, and a median household income of $73,632 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population fell 17.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $320 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,075. The area shows high crime risk and high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $650/wk
- 25 bonds
- +41% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2258 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025129 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 23% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2258.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Palm Grove safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Palm Grove sits in the high band, with 14 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 1300% on the prior year.
14 offences
1300.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Palm Grove killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Central Coast Council has published 31 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
Universities nearby
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Palm Grove is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Palm Grove.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 40
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Central Coast (NSW): council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Palm Grove is home to 87 residents, with a median age of 55 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $74,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
87
Median Age
55
Median Household Income
$73,632/yr
Census Median Rent
$320/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,075/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$29,224/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
17.6%
Total Dwellings
34
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
22.6%
Mortgage Stress
33.8%
Work From Home
61.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 75.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 95.4%
- Employment Rate
- 38.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 49.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,409 a year through Central Coast (NSW) based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 81%
- Rural and farming 19%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Central Coast (NSW)
In the year to August 2026, 1,441 new dwellings were approved across Central Coast (NSW). That mix is 924 houses and 517 units. Approvals are up 66.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.1 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 14.8 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.36 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Wyong monitoring station, 12.7 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Norah Head AWS, 25.7 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 90 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 18.2 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,272 mm
- 104 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.4°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 10.6°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2258, 49 of 4,516 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.7% (123 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2258, 918 rooftop-solar systems totalling 7.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,935 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 73 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Emma Mcbride Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emma Mcbride | 59.4% | 40.6% | +2.9 |
| 2022 | Emma Mcbride | 56.5% | 43.5% | -5.0 |
| 2019 | Emma Mcbride | 51.5% | 48.5% | +3.3 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by David Harris Labor
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | David Harris ALP | 69.8% |
| 2019 | David Harris ALP | 62.5% |
| 2015 | David Harris ALP | 58.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Palm Grove?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Palm Grove
Is Palm Grove a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Palm Grove is high (94/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Palm Grove?
Palm Grove has a moderate recorded bushfire history (63/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Palm Grove?
Palm Grove, NSW had a population of 87 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Palm Grove, NSW?
The postcode for Palm Grove, NSW is 2258.
How far is Palm Grove from Sydney?
Palm Grove is 92 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 80 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Palm Grove?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Palm Grove was $73,632 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Palm Grove?
There are too few current rental listings in Palm Grove for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $320, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Palm Grove?
The median age of residents in Palm Grove was 55 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Palm Grove at risk of bushfire?
Palm Grove has a moderate recorded bushfire history (63/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Palm Grove walkable?
Palm Grove scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Palm Grove?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Palm Grove (Wyong) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.1 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.8 µg/m³. That puts Palm Grove below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Palm Grove?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Palm Grove, Norah Head AWS (25.7 km away), summer days average 26.4°C, winter nights 10.6°C, 1,272 mm of rain a year over 104 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Palm Grove?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Palm Grove belong to?
Palm Grove sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Palm Grove?
The average residential rates bill through Central Coast (NSW) is $1,409 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Palm Grove?
Across Central Coast (NSW), 1,441 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 66.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Palm Grove in?
Palm Grove sits within the federal Division of Dobell, currently held by Emma Mcbride (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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