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Palm Beach

Southern Gold Coast · QLD 4221

A gentrifying southern beach suburb on the upgraded M1 and planned rapid-transit corridor.

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Completed in last 2 years
  • Transport — Pacific Motorway (M1) Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade

Signal summary

Palm Beach has 1 active infrastructure project, headlined by The GC Surfer (announced). The median house price is around $1.83m, with auction clearance strengthening and days on market falling; gross rental yield is about 3.06%.

Auto-generated draft — refined by AI (Claude) from live data before launch.

Palm Beach's timeline

2020
Jefferson Lane — City Plan Height Reduction
In Effect
2025
Pacific Motorway (M1) Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade
Completed
2032
The GC Surfer
Announced

Also proposed, timing not yet confirmed:

  • 23-Unit Multiple Dwelling — Palm Beach Highway

Infrastructure timeline

1 active · 1 completed

Planning & zoning

2 decisions
Medium supply risk2 major DAs approved

2 development approvals in the pipeline — monitor vacancy rate as new stock lands.

~320
est. new dwellings
  1. Height UpliftIn Effect· 2020

    Jefferson Lane — City Plan Height Reduction

    Spotted last week

    Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach (17th Avenue to Laceys Lane)

    Under the 'Our City Our Plan' amendment, the eastern side of Jefferson Lane (between 17th Avenue and Laceys Lane) was rezoned from Medium Density to Low-Medium Density, cutting the height limit from 29m to 16m and removing the 50% height-uplift provision. The western side's limit was cut from 29m to 17m, retaining the uplift provision.

    Investor note

    This is a rare confirmed downzoning, not an uplift — it reduces the future development ceiling for affected lots. Important to factor in if evaluating redevelopment potential on Jefferson Lane specifically.

  2. Major DA ApprovedProposed

    23-Unit Multiple Dwelling — Palm Beach Highway

    Spotted last week

    Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

    Material Change of Use application for 23 multiple dwellings at a prominent Gold Coast Highway location in Palm Beach. This represents mid-density residential intensification in an established beachside suburb.

    Investor note

    23-dwelling development signals council approval appetite for medium-density infill in Palm Beach, traditionally a lower-density area. This DA indicates market demand and planning precedent for residential intensification along the Gold Coast Highway corridor, a key investment indicator for surrounding property values and future development potential.

    Source ↗MCU/2026/227

Local services

40 amenities
Transport5
The Pines Shopping CentreTransit Station
Palm BeachTransit Station
Palm Beach Currumbin High SchoolTransit Station
Gold Coast Hwy at Currumbin HillTransit Station
Burleigh Heads National ParkTransit Station
Education4
Palm Beach Currumbin State High SchoolSecondary School
Elanora State SchoolPrimary School
Elanora High SchoolSecondary School
Palm Beach State SchoolPrimary School
Healthcare8
Palm Beach 7 Day Chempro ChemistPharmacy
Palm Beach Community Health CentreMedical Centre
Myhealth Palm Beach Medical CentreHospital
23rd Avenue Chempro ChemistPharmacy
That Face PlaceMedical Centre
South Coast RadiologyHospital
Palm Waters Chempro ChemistPharmacy
Complete Dental - Dentist ElanoraMedical Centre
Retail & Shopping6
The Pines ElanoraShopping Centre
Coles Palm BeachSupermarket
Kmart The PinesDepartment Store
Woolworths Palm WatersSupermarket
Woolworths Elanora (The Pines)Supermarket
Coles The PinesSupermarket
Childcare5
Eden Academy Palm BeachChildcare Centre
Edge Early Learning ElanoraKindergarten
Kids On 4thChildcare Centre
Currumbin Pines Early Learning CentreChildcare Centre
C&K Palm Beach Community KindergartenKindergarten
Recreation8
Palm Beach Aquatic CentreSports Complex
David Fleay Wildlife ParkAttraction
Palm Beach Dog Off-Leash BeachPark
Tallebudgera Creek ParkPark
Echo BeachAttraction
Palm Beach ParklandsAttraction
Gold Coast Recreation PrecinctSports Complex
Tallebudgera CreekAquatic Centre
Community4
Elanora LibraryPublic Library
Palm Beach Police StationPolice Station
Palm Beach library kioskPublic Library
19th Avenue Family PracticeCouncil Office

Jobs activity

4,600active listings+11% YoY
within 15km
Hospitality & Tourism
+13% YoY639
Healthcare & Nursing
+9% YoY563
Construction & Trades
+12% YoY405
Retail
+10% YoY322
IT & Technology
+9% YoY97

Source: Adzuna· updated 2026-07-09. Postings within 15km. YoY growth is illustrative — based on suburb growth profile.

Price history

5-year median price
House +102% Unit +66%
$648k$1.52m$2.40m202020212022202320242025

Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected

Market snapshot

House
Unit
Median price
$2,400,000
$980,000
Rent / week
$1250/wk
$820/wk
Gross yield
2.71%GC avg 3.2%
4.35%GC avg 4.85%
Growth (1yr)
+10.5%GC avg 11.54%
+7.9%GC avg 8.55%

* Sample market figures, for layout testing only — live Domain data is wired in before launch.

For sale now

71 properties currently for sale

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Data last updated: 2026-06-29. Sources: Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Domain. Each infrastructure project links to its original government source above.