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Parkes vs Tichborne

The verdict

Parkes is more affordable, with a median house price of $452K versus $460K in Tichborne. Parkes rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Tichborne rates higher for education (38 vs 32). Parkes is closer to the coast (270.3 km vs 286.4 km).

Scores

ParkesTichborne
ParkesTichborne
Overall5519
Transport640
Education3238
Liveability6722

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

ParkesTichborne
Population11,32492
Median age3939
Median household income (wk)$1,401$1,542
Bachelor degree or higher21.4%24.0%
Born in Australia86.8%93.5%
Avg household size2.42.7

Growth: Parkes Stable · Tichborne Moderate Growth

Property

ParkesTichborne
Median house price$452K$460K
Median unit price$517KData not available
House price YoY0.0%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$425$425
Rental yield (house)4.8%Data not available
Days on market (house)27Data not available

Median price history

Safety

ParkesTichborne
Residential safety score16
Break & enter dwelling /100k5030
Motor vehicle theft /100k4590
Domestic assault /100k1,0510
Total incidents /100k (all)14,8803,261

Total incidents over time

Schools

ParkesTichborne
Total schools60
Government40
Independent10
Average ICSEA930Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Parkes · Tichborne

Transport

ParkesTichborne
Transport score640
Train stations20
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)10.3 km13.6 km

Liveability

ParkesTichborne
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp9.5°C9.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)900900
Supermarkets40
Cafes & restaurants50
Parks350
Playgrounds13Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)270.3 km286.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)285.3 km299.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.1 km12.6 km

Population & growth

ParkesTichborne
Population (2021)11,32492
Estimated 202511,33786
Projected 204112,032107
Annual growth rate0.03%-1.67%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Parkes or Tichborne?

Parkes is more affordable, with a median house price of $452K versus $460K.

Which has better public transport, Parkes or Tichborne?

Parkes has the higher transport score (Parkes 64/100 vs Tichborne 0/100).

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Data sources

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