Palm Beach NSW, 2108
Palm Beach Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Is Palm Beach, NSW 2108 your dream location? It's important to know whether the area is worth researching further. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Palm Beach house prices, demographics & market trends to help you make an informed decision about your future purchase.
If you are making a move to Palm Beach, have a little read of our history lesson to discover the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Palm Beach is a suburb of Sydney in the Northern Beaches region. It is situated 41 kilometres north of the Sydney Business district.
The suburb sits on a peninsula between Pittwater and Broken Bay. To the south of Palm Beach is the suburbs of Clareville, Avalon, and Whale Beach.
As per the 2016 census, Palm Beach is home to 1,593 residents.
Living in Palm Beach
Palm Beach is currently the wealthiest postcode in Syndey, with many residents moving in the suburb, building lavish and expensive residences.
There are several popular landmarks in Palm Beach, including the Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Palm Beach-Baonbong Water Reservoir, and the Palm Beach-McKay Water Reservoir.
The commercial businesses in Palm Beach, include cafes restaurants, lodging (bed and breakfasts), and salons.
History of Palm Beach Palm Beach was named after the Cabbage Tree palms (Livistona australis) found at the southern end of the suburb.
It was in 1788 when the first explorations began in the area, headed by Governor Philip. Most of the land (including Barrenjoey and Whale beach) was granted to James Napper. In 1881, the property was purchased by the government, was subdivided and offered for sale. Most residents during the suburb’s early years were Europeans and Chinese citizens whose livelihood was catching and drying fish.
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