Palmerston — Units

NEUTRAL
ACT 2913 Unit Rank #26 of 63 in Canberra ↑5
$640K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
32 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
28d DOM
Strong
AFFORDABILITY
2.5% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Below average
Weak
YIELD
5.1%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.3% vacancy
Strong
#26/63 Below average Structure 45 $640K

Atlaso rates Palmerston units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.31%, but short-term momentum is weakening. Better units options may be available in Canberra.

At $640K, Palmerston ranks #26 of 63 units in Canberra. The long-term structural outlook is Below average. Prices grew 11.0% over the past year, showing strong momentum.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Canberra.

Palmerston Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-5.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
-0.5%
Rents (12mo)
0.9%
Vacancy
41%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$581K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$594/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2913.

Suburb Profile

Palmerston at a Glance

SEIFA Index
9/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,429/wk
Median household
Median Age
34
Years
Mortgage Stress
19%
of income
Population Growth
+4.2%
vs state +2.9%
Ownership Mix
20.4% owned 43.6% mortgage 28.4% renting

Demographic Trends

Palmerston Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Palmerston Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmerston a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Palmerston as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Palmerston and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Palmerston?
The current median house price in Palmerston, act is $640K, with annual growth of +5.5%. Properties sell in approximately 28 days.
How fast do properties sell in Palmerston?
Properties in Palmerston sell in 28 days on average. The market is currently rated Below average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Palmerston?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Palmerston's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Palmerston?
The gross rental yield for houses in Palmerston is 5.1%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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