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Pacific Palms, NSW 2428
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$820,000
Median Unit
$545,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+3.1%
market range +0.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Pacific Palms
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Pacific Palms market and investor summary
Pacific Palms (NSW 2428) runs a median house price of $820K, with houses yielding a gross 4.3%. House prices have moved +3.1% over the past year and +54.9% over three years. At 1.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 98 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Pacific Palms: people, income and schools
Pacific Palms is home to around 25,187 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 60, an older, established demographic, and families account for 62% of households.
On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). Locally, around 39% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 28 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 25,187
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 60 years
- Households renting
- 25%
- Family households
- 62%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 964
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Walk score
- 28/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Pacific Palms
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What should I check before investing in Pacific Palms?
Pacific Palms has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.3%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. 3-year capital growth of +54.9% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Pacific Palms?
The median property price in Pacific Palms, NSW 2428 is $820K for houses and $545K for units.
What rental yield does Pacific Palms show?
The gross rental yield in Pacific Palms is 4.3% for houses and 5.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Pacific Palms?
House prices in Pacific Palms are up 3.1% over the past year and up 54.9% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Pacific Palms?
The current vacancy rate in Pacific Palms is 1.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Pacific Palms?
Pacific Palms has a population of approximately 25,187 residents, with a median age of 60.
What schools are near Pacific Palms?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Pacific Palms. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Pacific Palms's population growing?
The population of Pacific Palms has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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