Palm Beach
NSW 2108 • Greater Sydney
About Palm Beach
Palm Beach is an iconic beachside suburb at the northernmost tip of Sydney's Northern Beaches, approximately 50 kilometres from the Sydney CBD within the Northern Beaches Council area. With a population of 1,652 at the 2021 Census, it is a small but prestigious enclave perched on a narrow peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and Pittwater. The suburb's median age of 58 and a weekly household income of $2,807 reflect an affluent and established resident base, supplemented by an enormous influx of visitors and holiday-home owners throughout the year.
Palm Beach is defined by its twin beaches — surf-facing Palm Beach to the east and the calm waters of Pittwater to the west — along with the heritage-listed Barrenjoey Lighthouse, which crowns the headland above the suburb. The village strip along Ocean Road offers boutique dining, cafes, and shopping, and the area is famously used as the filming location for the long-running television series Home and Away. A ferry service connects Pittwater residents to Church Point and Ettalong Beach, while the L90 bus provides access to Manly and Sydney. The suburb attracts families, retirees, and sea-change seekers who prize its combination of natural beauty, exclusivity, and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Palm Beach falls under postcode 2108 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pittwater electorate.
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Palm Beach for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- L90 — Sydney CBD (Wynyard via Manly) Approx. 2 hrs (limited service)
- 190 — Mona Vale / Wynyard Approx. 1 hr 30 min to CBD
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Palm Beach Road / Barrenjoey Road is the main route south; the Palm Beach Ferry connects to Pittwater and Ettalong Beach
The village centre and beach are walkable for residents, but most errands beyond the strip require a car or bus
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1264 Mountain Highway
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Palm Beach, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Northern Beaches Local Government Area, which contains Palm Beach. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 126
- 2. New Zealand 45
- 3. United States 27
- 4. South Africa 14
- 5. Italy 11
- 6. Ireland 10
- 7. Germany 9
- 8. Hong Kong 9
- 9. Scotland 9
- 10. China 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)