Key market indicators and historical price trends for Palm Beach
Annual Growth (Houses)
+12.2%
Annual Growth (Units)
+10.2%
Rental Yield (Houses)
3.2%
Rental Yield (Units)
4.7%
Avg. Days on Market
30
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
5-Year House Growth
+100%
5-Year Unit Growth
+89%
Market Demand
High
5-Year Median Price Trend
Houses
Units
Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
About Palm Beach
Palm Beach is the Gold Coast's fastest-rising beachfront suburb, rapidly establishing itself alongside Burleigh Heads as one of the coast's most desirable addresses. The suburb's patrolled beach, growing cafe culture, and proximity to Burleigh have attracted waves of interstate migrants and young families. Palm Beach offers a more relaxed, authentic coastal lifestyle than the Surfers Paradise strip.
Development Potential
Moderate to high. Medium-density development is active, particularly between the Gold Coast Highway and the beach. The future G:link light rail extension will be transformational. Height limits are lower than Surfers/Broadbeach, preserving the suburb's scale.
Key Zoning: Medium Density Residential, Low-Medium Density, Neighbourhood Centre
Growth Drivers
Light rail extension catalyst
Interstate migration demand
Burleigh spillover pricing
Beach and creek dual amenity
Young family demographic shift
Thinking of Selling?
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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.