NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Palmdale, 2258
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Palmdale is a hillside smaller community in Central Coast (NSW), with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 95
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $2,156
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,253
- Employment rate
- 42.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $625
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 9
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +28.9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling36
- Domestic Violence Related Assault40
- Fraud68
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment41
- Transport Regulatory Offences107
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
14 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure101 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure235 FOOTTS ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 OLD FOOTTS ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
2024· 2 proposals
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies57 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation148 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Withdrawn
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)114 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
June 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed114 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
2022· 1 proposal
May 2022
- Dwelling236 FOOTTS ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development236 FOOTTS ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development45 FERN TREE LANE PALMDALE 2258Determined
September 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing158 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
March 2021
- Other117 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
2020· 2 proposals
November 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development145 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
July 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development2 OLD FOOTTS ROAD PALMDALE 2258Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (4)
- Fountain (2)
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Fountainamenitiesfountain
- Fountainamenitiesfountain
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime36
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime40
- Fraudcrime68
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.