The size of Palgarup is approximately 27.4 square kilometres. It has 18 parks covering nearly 19.9% of total area. The population of Palgarup in 2011 was 515 people. By 2016 the population was 154 showing a population decline of 70.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Palgarup is 60-69 years. Households in Palgarup are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $450 - $599 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Palgarup work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 76.2% of the homes in Palgarup were owner-occupied compared with 82.2% in 2016.