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Palm Beach, QLD Family Guide

QLD 4221 · City of Gold Coast

Discover Palm Beach with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.

Explore kids’ activitiesDirectory data rebuilt 28 Oct 2026
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Queensland regional photograph · Chris Olszewski / CC BY-SA 4.0

How Palm Beach rates for families

How we rate suburbs →

Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.

Overall rating
3.2
Good
3.2 out of 5

Average of the 6 factors scored so far.

  • Kids' activities5.0/5

    36 kinds within 3 km

    12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0

  • School access1.8/5

    24.2% of homes within an 800 m walk of a government primary school

    70% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Public transport3.2/5

    63.8% of homes near a frequent stop or station

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 60% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Parks & play1.0/5

    22.8% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • GP access3.3/5

    45.3% of homes within 1 km of a GP

    75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Hot days5.0/5

    0.9 days a year at 35°C or hotter

    5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0

  • Not rated yet:
  • Commute to the city (not measured yet)
  • Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
  • Flood (not rated anywhere yet)
  • Bushfire (not measured in QLD yet)

Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).

Data sources (9)

Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).

Schools5within 3 kmActivities49within 5 kmUpcoming events1shown within 5 kmHomes0for sale within 5 km

Find something they love

Martial arts13 within 5 kmSwimming7 within 5 kmGymnastics & cheer7 within 5 kmOther sports5 within 5 kmTennis4 within 5 km
View all 12 activity categories
Soccer3 within 5 kmFootball (AFL)2 within 5 kmArts & dance12 within 5 kmMusic6 within 5 kmTutoring & STEM5 within 5 kmYoga & wellbeing5 within 5 kmKids' activities & play2 within 5 km
Category photo credits

Photos: AroundSchools · AI-generated illustration AI-generated illustrations

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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.

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Sports & local clubs around Palm Beach

Martial arts around Palm Beach

13 listed within 5 km of Palm Beach · 2 in Palm Beach

Toukon Ryu Karate-do

Palm Beach

Karate

In Palm Beach

GKR Karate

Palm Beach

Karate

In Palm Beach

Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast

Elanora

Karate

1.2 km from central Palm Beach

All martial arts in Palm Beach (2) →
See all 13 within 5 km

Swimming around Palm Beach

7 listed within 5 km of Palm Beach · 1 in Palm Beach

Palm Beach Currumbin Pool & Sports

Palm Beach

Swimming

In Palm Beach

Currumbin Alley Surf School

Currumbin

SurfDiving

2.2 km from central Palm Beach

Huxley School of Makeup

Burleigh Heads

TutoringArt CentreDiving

3.9 km from central Palm Beach

All swimming in Palm Beach (1) →
See all 7 within 5 km

Gymnastics & cheer around Palm Beach

7 listed within 5 km of Palm Beach

Currumbin Gymnastics & Dance

Elanora

Gymnastics

1.5 km from central Palm Beach

Black Belt Plus

Burleigh Heads

KarateEvent EntertainmentSelf Defence

3.9 km from central Palm Beach

Chadwick Studios

Burleigh Heads

Dancing SchoolDramaAcrobatics

3.9 km from central Palm Beach

Not finding it in Palm Beach? Listed in Elanora (1 · 2.2 km), Burleigh Heads (5 · 3.9 km), Currumbin Waters (1 · 3.9 km)

See all 7 within 5 km

Other sports around Palm Beach

5 listed within 5 km of Palm Beach

Learning Matters Educational Services

Elanora

TutoringEnglishYacht

2.2 km from central Palm Beach

Surf Easy

Currumbin

Surf

2.2 km from central Palm Beach

Tallebudgera SLSC

Burleigh Heads

SurfArt CentreGymnastics

3.9 km from central Palm Beach

Not finding it in Palm Beach? Listed in Currumbin (2 · 2.2 km), Elanora (1 · 2.2 km), Burleigh Heads (1 · 3.9 km)

See all 5 within 5 km

More sports

All sports listed in Palm Beach →

More things to do around Palm Beach

Arts & dance around Palm Beach

12 listed within 5 km of Palm Beach

Fight 4 Youth

Currumbin

Mental HealthBoxingDancing School

2.2 km from central Palm Beach

Signature Dance

Elanora

Dancing SchoolHip Hop

2.2 km from central Palm Beach

Danielle's Studio of Dance

Burleigh Heads

Dancing SchoolDramaTutoring

3.9 km from central Palm Beach

Not finding it in Palm Beach? Listed in Currumbin (1 · 2.2 km), Elanora (1 · 2.2 km), Burleigh Heads (10 · 3.9 km)

See all 12 within 5 km

Music around Palm Beach

6 listed within 5 km of Palm Beach · 2 in Palm Beach

Southern Gold Coast Guitar Tuition

Palm Beach

GuitarTutoring

In Palm Beach

The Guitar Studio

Palm Beach

Guitar

In Palm Beach

VOXstudio

Currumbin

MusicGuitarPiano

2.1 km from central Palm Beach

All music in Palm Beach (2) →
See all 6 within 5 km

Schools within 3 km of Palm Beach

Explore school profiles, admissions and nearby activities.

5 schools within 3 km of the Palm Beach centre, 2 with a Palm Beach address.

Check official school-zone boundaries on each school profile; proximity is not eligibility. Check a specific address

Parks, playgrounds & community places

Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.

Playgrounds (verified features) (4 of 7)

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Libraries (1)

Public pools (1)

  • Palm Beach Aquatic Centre

    Currumbin · 1.9 km

    Water play Sports courts / fields Playground Wheelchair accessible

Sports grounds (3)

Show 1 more Sports grounds

Parks (4 of 5)

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What's coming up

One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.

Activities by age around Palm Beach

Ages as the provider or event states them. * Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.

At a glance

This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Palm Beach: 49 kids' activities within 5 km, 2 schools in Palm Beach, parks and playgrounds, and 1 upcoming event.

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Your council & community

Palm Beach within City of Gold Coast

9 of the council area’s 274 activity providers · 9th of 59 suburbs by number of providers

City of Gold Coast guide

Libraries & community placesParks & playgroundsPools & recreationLocal events

Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.

Homes with family context

Homes in and around Palm Beach

A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.

Recently sold within 5 km of Palm Beach

Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.

Palm Beach, QLD 4221 (1/1)
Sold
Apartment / Unit / Flat
Palm Beach, QLD 4221100m
2
2
2
502/60 Jefferson Lane (1/1)
Sold
Apartment / Unit / Flat
502/60 Jefferson Lane200m

Palm Beach, QLD 4221

2
2
1
504/16 Seventh Avenue (1/1)
Sold
Apartment / Unit / Flat
504/16 Seventh Avenue200m

Palm Beach, QLD 4221

3
2
2
1/28 Fourth Avenue (1/1)
Sold
House
1/28 Fourth Avenue300m

Palm Beach, QLD 4221

3
3
2
34/955 Gold Coast Highway (1/1)
Sold
Apartment / Unit / Flat
34/955 Gold Coast Highway700m

Palm Beach, QLD 4221

2
2
1
47/955 GOLD COAST HIGHWAY (1/1)
Sold
Apartment / Unit / Flat
47/955 GOLD COAST HIGHWAY700m

Palm Beach, QLD 4221

2
2
1

Nearby suburbs

Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.

Elanora

8 activity providers · 2.2 km

Compare activities, schools & parks
  • Palm Beach

    Martial arts 2, Soccer 2, Music 2, Swimming 1 +3

    2 schools · 4 parks

  • Currumbin2.2 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Other sports 2, Arts & dance 1, Music 1 +3

    1 school · 6 parks

  • Elanora2.2 km · same council

    Martial arts 4, Tutoring & STEM 2, Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +3

    2 schools · 2 parks

  • Burleigh Heads3.9 km · same council

    Arts & dance 10, Swimming 6, Gymnastics & cheer 5, Martial arts 5 +7

    1 school · 5 parks

  • Currumbin Waters3.9 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Yoga & wellbeing 1

    2 schools · 5 parks

  • Tallebudgera4.9 km · same council

    Other sports 1

    2 schools · 2 parks

Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.

Explore nearby family guides

Currumbin family guide · 2.2 kmElanora family guide · 2.2 kmBurleigh Heads family guide · 3.9 kmCurrumbin Waters family guide · 3.9 kmTallebudgera family guide · 4.9 kmBurleigh Waters family guide · 5.2 kmMiami family guide · 6 kmVarsity Lakes family guide · 6.2 kmTallebudgera Valley family guide · 6.8 kmReedy Creek family guide · 7.3 km

Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 27 Oct 2026.

Kids activities across City of Gold Coast

274 kids activities listed
on AroundSchools, in City of Gold Coast
Sports225Creative Arts36Entertainment26Academic20Music13Health10

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All kids' activities listed in Palm Beach

Grouped by kind; only listings whose address is in Palm Beach.

* Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.