Palmwoods is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.

The North Coast railway line enters the locality from the south (Eudlo), passes through the town, and exits to the north-west (Woombye).

[7] The small town was previously named Merriman Flats in 1881 by the Kuskopfs who were early European settlers in the area.

[15][16] St Augustine of Canterbury Anglican church was opened and dedicated on Saturday 23 May 1925 by the Archbishop of Brisbane, Gerald Sharp.

It was officially opened on Friday 2 November 1928 by Reverend Charles Columbus Truman, President of the Queensland Methodist Synod.

[20] Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was officially opened by Monsignor James Byrne on Sunday 30 May 1926.

[22] Today Palmwoods is a vibrant historic town for its thriving heritage tourism industry.

[4] The Sunshine Coast Regional Council operates a mobile library service which visits Main Street.

[32] The Palmwoods branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the QCWA Hall at 11 Main Street.

The Palmwoods Pub, built in 1902, has recently undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation, and is known for creating job opportunities for backpackers.