PARKES

新州其他地区
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House Median
This suburb $440,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 15,268
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 0.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 11,324
Density 12.0/km²
Region Info
Region 新州其他地区
State New South Wales

PARKES Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $440,000
House Sales Volume 46 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $368/wk
3 Bed House $420/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

PARKES Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 15,268 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
2.30x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

PARKES 15,268/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

PARKES has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

PARKES Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

11,324
Total Population
12
people/km² density
0.8%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
5,133 people
45.3%
2
England
4,660 people
41.2%
3
Australia
1,343 people
11.9%
4
Ireland
1,200 people
10.6%
5
Scotland
961 people
8.5%

Transport

358.3 km
to Sydney CBD
282 min
drive to CBD
387 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (2)

Independent (1)

Parkes Christian School

Details
51.7 score K-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Parkes High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

Neighbouring Suburbs

No neighbouring suburb data available

About PARKES

Parkes is located in Regional NSW. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 11,324 with a density of 12 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $440,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Parkes High School has 8 Distinguished Achievers; independent school Parkes Christian School has 13.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 15268 per 100,000, 2.30x the NSW average, higher crime rate, caution advised.

Demographics: Australian comprises 45.33%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (41.15%) and Aboriginal Australian (11.86%).

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Parkes has a house median of $440,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Parkes has a crime rate of 15268 per 100,000, which is 2.30x the NSW average (6635). Above NSW average, on-site investigation recommended.

Government schools: Parkes High School, 2024 HSC results: 8 Distinguished Achievers. Independent schools: Parkes Christian School, 2024 HSC results: 13 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 51.7.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Parkes has a population of 11,324, with Chinese comprising 0.80%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (45.33%), English (41.15%), Aust_Abor (11.86%), Irish (10.60%), Scottish (8.49%).

Parkes is approximately 358.3km from Sydney CBD, about 282 minutes by car or 387 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.